Kyrgyz "Manas" epic translated into Hindi for the first time

Kyrgyzstan and India have launched a new center dedicated to international civilizational research, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral humanitarian cooperation. The "Manas and Mahabharata" International Civilizational Research Center aims to foster a deeper understanding between the two nations through comparative studies of their rich cultural heritages.

The center's primary focus areas include comparative civilizational research, in-depth study of the "Manas" epic of Kyrgyzstan and the "Mahabharata" of India, exploration of Eurasia's cultural legacy, and the advancement of humanitarian diplomacy. It also seeks to expand international academic collaboration and train young researchers.

A key highlight of the launch event was the unveiling of the first-ever Hindi translation of the Kyrgyz national epic, "Manas." This comprehensive translation encompasses the entire "Manas" trilogy, including its sequels "Semetey" and "Seitek." The translation was prepared by Indian scholars Dr. Hem Chandra Pandey and Dr. Ramakant Dwivedi, based on the Russian poetic rendition by Kyrgyzstan's People's Writer, Mar Baidzhiyev.

Furthermore, the "Manas" National Academy signed trilateral cooperation agreements with the Institute of International Relations (CSIR) and several Kyrgyz universities. These include the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, the American University in Central Asia, Bishkek State University named after Kusein Karasaev, the Kyrgyz State Academy of Physical Education and Sports named after Beishen Turusbekov, the International University "Ala-Too," the Kyrgyz International University, and the Kyrgyz State University named after Ishenaly Arabaev.