NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Shemushi: Chapter 1 — शुचिपर्यावरणम् 1
This chapter, "मङ्गलम्" (Mangalam), from the NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit textbook 'Shemushi', presents two powerful Vedic prayers. The first prayer, from the Yajurveda, invokes the sun as the eye of the gods and wishes for a long, healthy, and prosperous life of a hundred years, emphasizing vision, longevity, hearing, speech, and self-reliance. The second prayer, from the Rigveda, seeks noble thoughts from all directions, wishing for divine protection and guidance for continuous growth and well-being. These verses aim to instill a sense of auspiciousness and a desire for holistic development in students, aligning with CBSE's focus on cultural and spiritual education.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Shemushi |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 — शुचिपर्यावरणम् 1 |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 166 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the significance of Vedic prayers for well-being.
- Recite and comprehend the Yajurveda and Rigveda verses.
- Appreciate the concepts of longevity, prosperity, and divine protection.
- Connect ancient wisdom with modern aspirations for a balanced life.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| तच्चक्षुः | That eye (Sun) |
| देवहितं | Beneficial to the gods |
| पुरस्तात् | In front, in the east |
| शुक्रम् | Bright, radiant |
| शरदः | Years (literally autumns, used for years) |
| शतं | Hundred |
| जीवेम | May we live |
| शृणुयाम | May we hear |
| प्रब्रवाम | May we speak |
| अदीनाः | Not dependent, self-reliant |
| भूयश्च | And more |
| भद्राः | Auspicious, noble |
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Practice questions
- प्रथमं श्लोकं कस्मात् वेदात् गृहीतम् अस्ति? Answer: प्रथमं श्लोकं यजुर्वेदात् गृहीतम् अस्ति।
- द्वितीयं श्लोकं कस्मात् वेदात् गृहीतम् अस्ति? Answer: द्वितीयं श्लोकं ऋग्वेदात् गृहीतम् अस्ति।
- प्रथमश्लोकः कस्य स्तुतिं करोति? Answer: प्रथमश्लोकः सूर्यस्य स्तुतिं करोति।
- वयं शरदः शतं किं कर्तुम् इच्छामः? Answer: वयं शरदः शतं द्रष्टुम्, जीतुम्, श्रोतुम्, वक्तुम्, अदीनाः भवितुम् इच्छामः।
- द्वितीयश्लोकः कस्मात् आवाहयति? Answer: द्वितीयश्लोकः विश्वतः भद्राः क्रतवः (कल्याणकारी विचाराः) आवाहयति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of 'Mangalam' in the chapter title?
'Mangalam' means auspiciousness or well-being, setting a positive tone for the chapter.
Which Vedas are referenced in this chapter?
This chapter references the Yajurveda and the Rigveda.
What is the primary wish expressed in the first prayer?
The first prayer wishes for a long life of a hundred years, encompassing health, vision, hearing, speech, and self-reliance.
What kind of thoughts does the second prayer seek?
The second prayer seeks noble, beneficial, and unhindered thoughts from all directions.
What role do the gods play according to the second prayer?
According to the second prayer, gods are seen as protectors and facilitators of daily growth and progress.
What is the significance of 'Sharad' (शरदः)?
'Sharad' literally means autumn, but in this context, it is used metaphorically to represent years, signifying a long duration.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Shemushi — Chapter 1 — शुचिपर्यावरणम् 1. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.