Like the great deeds of the heroes commemorated in the epics that he edited, the scale of his scholarly achievement will not easily be surpassed by posterity.

The medal honors a scholar for lifetime scholarly achievement.

It was the first honor society dedicated to recognize scholarly achievement in international education, giving scholarships to deserving students and enhancing knowledge about various cultures around the world.

His scholarly achievements included numerous articles and lectures, as well as ten books, which have been translated into ten languages.

Upon completion of a dissertation project, one receives a doctoral degree for individual scholarly achievements.