Translation plays a crucial role in promoting cultural understanding and appreciation by allowing readers from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds to access and engage with literary works from India.

Translation contributes to the preservation and revitalization of Indian languages by providing a written record of oral traditions and folklore, promoting the use of Indian languages in education and media, and encouraging the creation of new literary works in Indian languages.

The Bhagavad Gita is considered to be the most widely translated Indian literary work in the world, with translations in over 100 languages.

R. K. Narayan is known for his significant contributions to the translation of Indian literature into English, particularly his translations of his own works.

The Progressive Writers' Movement emphasized the importance of translation in promoting cultural exchange and understanding, and encouraged the translation of Indian literature into other languages and vice versa.

The Sahitya Akademi Award recognizes outstanding translations of Indian literature into other languages, as well as translations of works from other languages into Indian languages.

Translation contributes to the development of a global literary canon by introducing new literary traditions and perspectives to a wider audience, promoting cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, and challenging and expanding the boundaries of literary genres and forms.

The Panchatantra is the Indian literary work that has been translated into the largest number of languages, with translations in over 200 languages.

Translation contributes to the dissemination of knowledge and ideas across cultures by making literary works accessible to a wider audience, promoting cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, and facilitating the exchange of scientific and technical information.

The Panchatantra is considered to be the first major work of Indian literature to be translated into English, with the first English translation published in 1570.

Translation contributes to the promotion of linguistic diversity and cultural heritage by preserving and revitalizing endangered languages, promoting the use of minority languages in education and media, and encouraging the creation of new literary works in minority languages.

The Panchatantra is considered to be the most widely read work of Indian literature in translation, with translations in over 200 languages.

Translation contributes to the development of a sense of global citizenship and understanding by promoting cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, fostering empathy and compassion for people from different cultures, and challenging stereotypes and prejudices.

The Bhagavad Gita is considered to be the most influential work of Indian literature in translation, with translations in over 100 languages and a significant impact on Western thought and culture.

Translation contributes to the development of a global literary market by making literary works accessible to a wider audience, promoting the circulation of literary works across borders, and facilitating the exchange of literary rights and royalties.