Gita and Natyashastra added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register:
The manuscripts of the Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
- An international initiative by UNESCO to preserve humanity’s valuable documentary heritage and safeguard it against neglect, decay, and destruction.
- Established In: 1992.
- Objective is to protect archival holdings, manuscripts, rare collections, and promote broader accessibility and awareness.
Bhagavad Gita:
- Name: Bhagavad Gita (The Song of the Lord).
- Attributed to: Sage Vyasa.
- Features: A 700-verse dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, expounding profound spiritual, ethical, and philosophical principles central to Hindu thought.
Natyashastra:
- Name: Natyashastra (Treatise on Performing Arts).
- Author: Bharat Muni.
- Features: A foundational text detailing Indian classical dance, drama, music, and stagecraft; establishes concepts like Rasa (aesthetic flavor) that continue to influence Indian arts.
