CBSE Class 7 Sanskrit NCERT Solutions: Chapter 13 अमृतं संस्कृतम्
This chapter, "अमृतं संस्कृतम्" (Amritam Sanskritam), delves into the profound significance and enduring legacy of the Sanskrit language. It highlights Sanskrit's status as the most ancient language, its contribution to mathematics through the concept of zero, and its rich literary tradition encompassing Vedas, Puranas, and Shastras. The solutions explain how Sanskrit's poetic beauty is unparalleled and how its teachings, particularly its proverbs (सूक्तयः), inspire progress and ethical conduct. The chapter emphasizes Sanskrit's role in fostering a sense of equality and treating all beings as oneself. These NCERT Solutions provide clear, step-by-step answers to exercises, aiding students in understanding the language's historical importance, its contribution to various fields like computer science and medicine, and its relevance in personal and societal development. They are an excellent resource for exam preparation, offering concise explanations and reinforcing key concepts learned in the chapter.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | संस्कृत |
| Session | 2026 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | NCERT Solutions |
| Chapter | 13. अमृतं संस्कृतम् |
Chapter summary
Chapter 13, "अमृतं संस्कृतम्," focuses on the timeless value and importance of the Sanskrit language. The NCERT Solutions cover exercises related to Sanskrit's antiquity, its role in mathematics (zero), its literary richness (Vedas, Puranas, Shastras), and its ethical teachings. Students will learn about Sanskrit's suitability for computers, its poetic excellence, and how its wisdom inspires societal upliftment and personal refinement. The solutions provide answers to pronunciation, one-word, and one-sentence questions, reinforcing the chapter's core message about Sanskrit's enduring relevance.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the historical significance of Sanskrit as an ancient language.
- Recognize Sanskrit's contribution to mathematics, specifically the concept of zero.
- Appreciate the richness of Sanskrit literature, including Vedas, Puranas, and Shastras.
- Identify the benefits of learning Sanskrit for personal and societal development.
- Learn to pronounce Sanskrit words correctly.
- Answer questions based on the provided text about Sanskrit.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Importance of Sanskrit
- Ancient Languages
- Mathematics in Sanskrit
- Zero (शून्य)
- Sanskrit Literature (Vedas, Puranas, Shastras)
- Kautilya's Arthashastra
- Poetic Beauty of Sanskrit
- Sanskrit Proverbs (सूक्तयः)
- Sanskrit for Computer Science
- Ethical Teachings of Sanskrit
- Pronunciation Practice
- Grammar Exercises
Important topics
- Sanskrit as the most ancient language
- Contribution to mathematics (zero)
- Richness of Sanskrit literature
- Inspiration from Sanskrit proverbs (सूक्तयः)
- Sanskrit's suitability for computers
- Ethical teachings for universal behavior
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Questions and Solutions
Question 1:
उपलब्धासु
सङ्गणकस्य
चिकित्साशास्त्रम्
भूगोलशास्त्रम्
वैशिष्ट्यम्
वाङ्मये
विद्यमानाः
अर्थशास्त्रम्
विद्यार्थियों को इन संस्कृत शब्दों का स्वयं उच्चारण करने का अभ्यास करना चाहिए। यह अभ्यास संस्कृत के सही उच्चारण और ध्वन्यात्मकता को समझने में मदद करेगा।
Question 2:
(क) का भाषा प्राचीनतमा?
(ख) शून्यस्य प्रतिपादनं कः अकरोत्?
(ग) कौटिल्येन रचितं शास्त्रं किम्?
(घ) कस्याः भाषायाः काव्यसौन्दर्यम् अनुपमम्?
(ङ) काः अभ्युदयाय प्रेरयन्ति?
यहाँ दिए गए प्रश्नों के एक-एक शब्द में उत्तर इस प्रकार हैं:
- (क) संस्कृत (अर्थात् संस्कृत भाषा सबसे प्राचीन है।)
- (ख) आर्यभटः (अर्थात् शून्य का प्रतिपादन आर्यभट ने किया।)
- (ग) अर्थशास्त्रम् (अर्थात् कौटिल्य द्वारा रचित शास्त्र अर्थशास्त्र है।)
- (घ) संस्कृत (अर्थात् संस्कृत भाषा का काव्य-सौंदर्य अनुपम है।)
- (ङ) सूक्तयः (अर्थात् संस्कृत की सूक्तियाँ (सुविचार) उन्नति के लिए प्रेरित करती हैं।)
Question 3:
(क) सङ्णकस्य कृते सर्वोत्तमा भाषा का?
(ख) संस्कृतस्य वाङ्मयं कैः समृद्धमस्ति?
(ग) संस्कृत किं शिक्षयति?
(घ) अस्माभिः संस्कृतं किमर्थं पठनीयम्?
यहाँ दिए गए प्रश्नों के एक-एक वाक्य में उत्तर प्रस्तुत हैं:
- (क) सङ्गणकस्य कृते सर्वोत्तमा भाषा संस्कृत अस्ति। (अर्थात् कंप्यूटर के लिए सबसे उत्तम भाषा संस्कृत है।)
- (ख) संस्कृतस्य वाङ्मयं वेदैः, पुराणैः, नीतिशास्त्रैः, चिकित्साशास्त्रादिभिश्च समृद्धमस्ति। (अर्थात् संस्कृत का साहित्य वेदों, पुराणों, नीतिशास्त्रों, चिकित्साशास्त्र आदि से समृद्ध है।)
- (ग) संस्कृत सर्वभूतेषु आत्मवत् व्यवहारं कर्तुं शिक्षयति। (अर्थात् संस्कृत सभी प्राणियों के साथ स्वयं के समान व्यवहार करना सिखाती है।)
- (घ) अस्माभिः संस्कृतं अवश्यमेव पठनीयम्, तेन मनुष्यस्य समाजस्य च परिष्कारः भवेत्। (अर्थात् हमें संस्कृत अवश्य पढ़नी चाहिए, क्योंकि इससे मनुष्य और समाज का परिष्कार होता है।)
Question 4:
इस प्रश्न के लिए, हमें इकारान्त (जिन शब्दों के अंत में 'इ' स्वर हो) स्त्रीलिंग शब्दों के रूपों का ज्ञान होना आवश्यक है। कृपया रिक्त स्थानों को भरने के लिए विशिष्ट शब्द या वाक्य प्रदान करें ताकि सही उत्तर दिया जा सके। सामान्यतः, इकारान्त स्त्रीलिंग शब्दों के रूप 'नदी' या 'मति' जैसे शब्दों के समान चलते हैं।
Common mistakes
- Incorrect pronunciation of Sanskrit words.
- Misinterpreting the meaning of Sanskrit terms.
- Confusing the contributions of different scholars or texts.
- Difficulty in forming grammatically correct Sanskrit sentences for answers.
Revision tips
- Practice pronouncing all the Sanskrit words mentioned in the chapter aloud.
- Focus on understanding the key contributions of Sanskrit discussed, such as its role in mathematics and literature.
- Review the answers to the one-word and one-sentence questions to memorize important facts.
- Try to explain the importance of Sanskrit in your own words, using concepts from the chapter.
- Pay attention to the vocabulary introduced in the exercises.
Practice MCQs
Q1. Which language is considered the most ancient according to the chapter?
Explanation: The chapter explicitly states that Sanskrit is the most ancient language (प्राचीनतमा भाषा).
Q2. Who is credited with the concept and presentation of zero?
Explanation: The solution mentions that Aryabhata presented the concept of zero (शून्यस्य प्रतिपादनं आर्यभटः अकरोत्).
Q3. Which Shastra was composed by Kautilya?
Explanation: The chapter identifies Kautilya's composition as the Arthashastra (कौटिल्येन रचितं शास्त्रं अर्थशास्त्रं अस्ति).
Q4. What makes Sanskrit's poetic beauty unique?
Explanation: The chapter describes the poetic beauty of Sanskrit as unparalleled (कस्याः भाषायाः काव्यसौन्दर्यम् अनुपमम्?).
Q5. What inspires progress and upliftment according to the chapter?
Explanation: The solutions state that the proverbs (सूक्तयः) present in Sanskrit inspire progress (संस्कृते विद्यमानाः सूक्तयः अभ्युदयाय प्रेरयन्ति).
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 13, 'अमृतं संस्कृतम्'?
The main theme of Chapter 13 is to highlight the timeless importance, rich heritage, and multifaceted benefits of the Sanskrit language, emphasizing its antiquity, literary contributions, and ethical teachings.
Why is Sanskrit considered important in this chapter?
Sanskrit is considered important because it is the most ancient language, has contributed significantly to fields like mathematics (zero), possesses unparalleled poetic beauty, and its literature and proverbs inspire ethical conduct and societal progress.
What specific contributions of Sanskrit are mentioned in the solutions?
The solutions mention Sanskrit's contribution to mathematics through the concept of zero (by Aryabhata), its suitability for computer science, its rich literary tradition (Vedas, Puranas, Shastras), and its ethical teachings that promote treating all beings equally.
How do these NCERT Solutions help Class 7 students?
These solutions help students understand the chapter's concepts clearly by providing rewritten, easy-to-follow answers to all exercises, reinforcing key facts about Sanskrit's importance and encouraging correct pronunciation and comprehension.
What is the significance of 'सूक्तयः' mentioned in the chapter?
'सूक्तयः' are wise sayings or proverbs in Sanskrit that are highlighted in the chapter for their power to inspire progress and guide ethical behavior.
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