NCERT Class 3 Hindi Veena: Chapter 1 — हमारा पर्यावरण
This chapter, 'हमारा पर्यावरण' (Our Environment) from the NCERT Class 3 Hindi book 'Veena', introduces young learners to the concept of learning from nature through a poem titled 'आनंदमयी कविता' (Joyful Poem) by Shri Nath Singh. The poem encourages children to learn virtues like smiling from flowers, singing from bees, humility from trees, gentleness from wind, unity from water, waking and inspiring from sun rays, embracing from plants, dispelling darkness from lamps, selfless service from the Earth, perseverance from streams, and ambition from smoke. The chapter also includes a 'बातचीत के लिए' (For Conversation) section with questions prompting observation of a picture (not provided in text) and reflection on daily sights, feelings evoked by the sunrise, and reactions to colorful flowers. This chapter aims to foster environmental awareness and a positive outlook by drawing life lessons from the natural world, aligning with CBSE's focus on holistic development.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | Hindi |
| Book | Veena |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 — हमारा पर्यावरण |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 145 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify elements of nature and their characteristics.
- Understand the concept of learning virtues from nature.
- Reflect on personal feelings and observations related to nature.
- Engage in simple conversations about environmental observations.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| फूल | Flower |
| भौंरा | Bee |
| गाना | To sing |
| डालियों | Branches |
| शीश झुकाना | To bow head (humility) |
| हवा | Wind |
| पानी | Water |
| सूरज | Sun |
| किरणों | Rays |
| पेड़ों | Trees |
| दीपक | Lamp |
| पृथ्वी | Earth |
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Practice questions
- कविता के अनुसार फूलों से क्या सीखना चाहिए? Answer: फूलों से नित हँसना सीखना चाहिए।
- हमें किससे मिलना और मिलाना सीखना चाहिए? Answer: हमें जल तथा पानी से मिलना और मिलाना सीखना चाहिए।
- दीपक से हमें क्या सीखने को मिलता है? Answer: दीपक से हमें जितना हो सके अँधेरा हरना सीखना चाहिए।
- बातचीत के लिए दिए गए प्रश्नों में से कोई एक प्रश्न लिखिए। Answer: उगते हुए सूरज को देखकर आपके मन में किस प्रकार के भाव आते हैं?
Frequently asked questions
Which book and chapter is this from?
This is Chapter 1, 'हमारा पर्यावरण', from the NCERT Class 3 Hindi book 'Veena'.
What is the main theme of the poem in this chapter?
The poem 'आनंदमयी कविता' teaches children to learn positive virtues and life lessons from various elements of nature like flowers, trees, water, and the sun.
Who is the poet of the poem 'आनंदमयी कविता'?
The poet of the poem is Shri Nath Singh.
What kind of questions are asked in the 'बातचीत के लिए' section?
The conversation questions prompt students to observe pictures, identify daily sights, and reflect on their feelings related to nature, like the sunrise and flowers.
What is the purpose of learning from nature as suggested in the chapter?
The chapter suggests learning virtues such as smiling, humility, gentleness, unity, service, perseverance, and ambition from natural elements.
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NCERT Class 3 Hindi — Veena — Chapter 1 — हमारा पर्यावरण. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.