NCERT Class 11 Sanskrit Shashwati: Chapter 5 — शाश्वती

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NCERT CBSE Class 11 Sanskrit Shashwati Chapter 5 Sanskrit PDF

This chapter, "Aahar Vimarshah" (Dietary Considerations), is compiled from the Charaka Samhita, specifically the 'Rasavimana' chapter of the 'Vimanastanam' section. It emphasizes that proper diet is the foundation of health. The text details the importance of consuming food that is hot (ushnam), unctuous (snigdham), and taken in appropriate quantities (matravat). Eating when the previous meal is digested (jirne) is crucial to avoid aggravating doshas. It also advises against consuming foods with conflicting properties (viruddha viryam) and eating in an undesirable place or without proper preparation. The chapter stresses the importance of eating neither too quickly (nati drutam) nor too slowly (nati vilambitam). Finally, it recommends eating with a focused mind, avoiding excessive talking or laughing, to ensure proper digestion and assimilation of food, thereby promoting health and longevity.

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Board	CBSE / NCERT
Class	Class 11
Subject	Sanskrit
Book	Shashwati
Chapter	Chapter 5 — शाश्वती
Language	Sanskrit
PDF type	NCERT Textbook
Session	CBSE 2026
Reading time	2 minutes
Word count	205

Learning outcomes

Understand the importance of balanced diet for health.
Learn principles of proper food consumption (temperature, quantity, timing).
Recognize the impact of eating habits on digestion and well-being.
Appreciate Ayurvedic dietary guidelines for maintaining health.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning
आहारविचारः	Dietary considerations/principles
चरकसंहिता	Charaka Samhita (a foundational Ayurvedic text)
विमानस्थानम्	Vimanastanam (a section in Charaka Samhita)
रसविमान	Rasavimana (a specific chapter)
उष्णम्	Hot
स्निग्धम्	Unctuous/Oily
मात्रावत्	In appropriate quantity
जीर्ण	Digested
अजीर्ण	Indigested
वीर्याविरुद्धम्	Not conflicting in potency
अतिद्रुतम्	Too quickly
अतिविलम्बितम्	Too slowly

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Practice questions

स्वास्थ्य का मूल आधार क्या है? Answer: समुचित आहार स्वास्थ्य का मूल आधार है।
भोजन कैसा खाना चाहिए? Answer: भोजन उष्ण, स्निग्ध और मात्रावत् खाना चाहिए।
कब भोजन करना चाहिए? Answer: जब पिछला भोजन पच गया हो (जीर्ण होने पर) तब भोजन करना चाहिए।
भोजन करते समय क्या नहीं करना चाहिए? Answer: भोजन करते समय बहुत तेज बोलना या हंसना नहीं चाहिए।

Practice MCQs

Q1. प्रस्तुत पाठ किस प्राचीन ग्रंथ से संकलित है?

Q2. स्वास्थ्य के लिए सबसे महत्वपूर्ण क्या बताया गया है?

Q3. पाठ के अनुसार भोजन कैसा होना चाहिए?

Q4. अजीर्ण अवस्था में भोजन करने से क्या होता है?

Q5. भोजन करते समय क्या नहीं करना चाहिए?

Frequently asked questions

What is the main theme of the NCERT Class 11 Sanskrit Shashwati Chapter 24?

Chapter 24, 'Aahar Vimarshah,' discusses the principles of healthy eating based on ancient Ayurvedic texts, emphasizing diet's crucial role in maintaining health and proper digestion.

According to the chapter, what are the key qualities of food that should be consumed?

The chapter advises consuming food that is hot (ushnam), unctuous (snigdham), and in an appropriate quantity (matravat).

When is the right time to eat according to this chapter?

The chapter states that one should eat when the previous meal has been fully digested (jirne).

What are the negative consequences of eating too quickly or too slowly?

Eating too quickly can lead to improper assimilation, while eating too slowly can result in food cooling down and uneven digestion.

What is the significance of eating with a focused mind?

Eating with a focused mind, without excessive talking or laughing, is recommended for proper digestion and to avoid aggravating bodily doshas.

Which ancient text is the source for this chapter?

This chapter is compiled from the Charaka Samhita, specifically from the 'Rasavimana' chapter within the 'Vimanastanam' section.

Related resources

Important topics

The foundational role of diet in health Guidelines for consuming food (temperature, consistency, quantity) The critical timing of meals based on digestion The negative effects of improper eating habits

Topics covered

Importance of diet for health Principles of healthy eating Characteristics of proper food (hot, unctuous, quantity) Consequences of eating when undigested Benefits of eating when digested Avoiding conflicting food properties Importance of place and preparation Eating speed (not too fast, not too slow) Mindful eating (avoiding talking/laughing)

NCERT Class 11 Sanskrit — Shashwati — Chapter 5 — शाश्वती. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.