UNESCO Memory of the World Register

UNESCO’s Memory of the World program recently added three significant Indian literary works—Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayaloka-Locana—to its Asia-Pacific Regional Register. This achievement occurred during the tenth meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Ramcharitmanas, written by Goswami Tulsidas, is a revered epic across Southeast Asia. Panchatantra, attributed to Vishnu Sharma, is a collection of ancient fables imparting moral lessons. Sahṛdayaloka-Locana, attributed to Rājaśekhara, is renowned for its discussions on dramaturgy and aesthetics. This inclusion marks India's first successful nomination to the MOWCAP since its inception in 2004, highlighting the significance of these w