NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Shemushi: Chapter 6 — शेमुषी- द्वितीयो भाग:
This chapter, "Sauram Prakriti: Shobha" (The Beauty of Nature's Harmony), from NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Shemushi, emphasizes the importance of mutual affection and cooperation in society. It contrasts the current societal trend of arrogance and self-centeredness with the ideal of harmonious relationships. Through the narrative of animals and birds in a forest, the chapter illustrates that every creature has significance and that interdependence is crucial for well-being. The story begins with monkeys teasing a lion, the self-proclaimed king of the forest, highlighting his inability to protect himself. This leads to a discussion among various animals, including a crow and a cuckoo, about the true qualities of a leader. The chapter ultimately teaches that for our own welfare, we must live with love and friendship, respecting the unique contributions of all beings.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Shemushi |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 — शेमुषी- द्वितीयो भाग: |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 336 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of mutual affection and cooperation.
- Recognize the negative impact of arrogance and self-centeredness.
- Appreciate the concept of interdependence among all living beings.
- Identify the qualities of a true leader.
- Learn Sanskrit vocabulary related to nature and social interactions.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| सौहार्द | Friendship, harmony |
| प्रकृति | Nature |
| शोभा | Beauty |
| परस्परं | Mutually |
| स्नेह | Affection, love |
| व्यवहार: | Behavior, conduct |
| आत्माभिमानिन: | Proud, self-respecting |
| तिरस्कुर्वन्ति | Disrespect, scorn |
| कल्याणविषये | Regarding welfare |
| वनराज: | King of the forest |
| पक्षिण: | Birds |
| अन्योन्याश्रिता: | Interdependent |
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Practice questions
- पाठस्य शीर्षकम किं अस्ति? Answer: पाठस्य शीर्षकम 'सौर्हां प्रकृते: शोभा' अस्ति।
- अस्मिन् पाठे कस्य व्यवहारस्य विषये बोध्यते? Answer: अस्मिन् पाठे परस्परं स्नेहसौहार्दपूर्णस्य व्यवहारस्य विषये बोध्यते।
- वानरा: सिंहं किं कुर्वन्ति स्म? Answer: वानरा: सिंहस्य पुच्छं धुनन्ति स्म तथा सिंहं वारं वारं तुदन्ति स्म।
- काक: स्वविषये किं वक्ति? Answer: काक: वक्ति यत् स: सत्यप्रिय: अस्ति तथा तस्य परिश्रम: ऐक्यं च विश्वप्रथितम्।
- अन्ते पाठ: किं स्थापितं करोति? Answer: अन्ते पाठ: स्थापितं करोति यत् कालानुगुणं सर्वेषां महत्त्वं भवति, सर्वे अन्योन्याश्रिता: सन्ति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Chapter 6, 'Sauram Prakriti: Shobha'?
The main theme is the importance of mutual affection, harmony, and interdependence in society, contrasting it with arrogance and self-centeredness.
What does the chapter teach about leadership?
It teaches that a true leader should be a protector, not a predator, and must be capable of self-defense and protecting others.
Who are the main characters in the initial part of the chapter?
The initial part features a lion (the self-proclaimed king of the forest) and monkeys who tease him.
What is the significance of the dialogue between the crow and the cuckoo?
Their dialogue highlights different perspectives on leadership qualities and self-worth, with the crow emphasizing its practicality and the cuckoo its voice and appearance.
What is the ultimate message of the chapter?
The ultimate message is that for our own well-being, we should live with love, friendship, and respect for all beings, recognizing that everyone has importance and is interdependent.
What does the chapter say about societal behavior?
It criticizes the current societal trend where people are proud, disrespectful, and focused only on their own welfare, neglecting others.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Shemushi — Chapter 6 — शेमुषी- द्वितीयो भाग:. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.