NCERT Class 4 Arts Bansuri - I (Sanskrit): Chapter 8 — परितः पश्यतु
This chapter, 'Paritah Pashyatu' (Look Around), from NCERT Class 4 Arts Bansuri - I, encourages students to find inspiration and ideas from their surroundings. It suggests starting with people, their situations, and characters to create engaging stories. The chapter then moves to observing animals, their behaviors, and actions, relating them to stories and performances, referencing a previous chapter. It prompts students to consider which animal they feel a connection with and what qualities they admire. The text also highlights the beauty of nature – trees, rivers, mountains, and wind – and how they evoke feelings of joy and peace. It touches upon the historical practice of open-air theatre and asks students to compare it with modern auditoriums. Finally, it proposes a classroom activity where students, in groups, will create stories based on nature-related themes like cyclones, deserts, droughts, and rivers, incorporating characters like birds, fish, insects, and animals, emphasizing the creative power of drama.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri - I (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 8 — परितः पश्यतु |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 233 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify sources of inspiration in the immediate environment.
- Develop storytelling skills based on observations of people and animals.
- Understand the connection between nature and emotions.
- Explore creative expression through drama and performance.
- Collaborate in groups to create nature-themed narratives.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| प्रेरणाः | Inspirations |
| स्थितयः | Situations |
| पात्राणि | Characters |
| रोचकानां | Interesting |
| व्यवहाराणां | Behaviors |
| अभिनयेषु | In performances/acting |
| आत्मीयताम् | Affinity/Closeness |
| प्रकृतिः | Nature |
| वृक्षाः | Trees |
| नद्यः | Rivers |
| पर्वताः | Mountains |
| प्रेक्षागृहाणि | Auditoriums/Theatres |
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Practice questions
- आप अपने आसपास की किन चीज़ों से प्रेरणा ले सकते हैं? Answer: हम अपने आसपास के लोगों, जानवरों, प्रकृति (पेड़, नदी, पहाड़) आदि से प्रेरणा ले सकते हैं।
- जानवरों के व्यवहार और कार्यों को कहानियों में कैसे उपयोग किया जा सकता है? Answer: जानवरों के व्यवहार और कार्यों को कहानियों और नाटकों में रोचक पात्रों के रूप में उपयोग किया जा सकता है।
- प्रकृति के कौन से तत्व हमें खुशी और शांति का अनुभव कराते हैं? Answer: पेड़, नदियाँ, पहाड़ और हवा जैसे प्राकृतिक तत्व हमें खुशी और शांति का अनुभव करा सकते हैं।
- प्राचीन काल में नाटक कहाँ प्रदर्शित होते थे? Answer: प्राचीन काल में नाटक खुले आसमान के नीचे, पेड़ों और पहाड़ों के पास प्रदर्शित होते थे।
- समूह गतिविधि में आपको किस प्रकार के प्रकृति-संबंधी विषयों पर कहानियाँ बनाने के लिए कहा जा सकता है? Answer: हमें चक्रवात, रेगिस्तान, सूखा, नदियाँ जैसे प्रकृति-संबंधी विषयों पर कहानियाँ बनाने के लिए कहा जा सकता है।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the NCERT Class 4 Arts chapter 'Paritah Pashyatu'?
The chapter encourages students to observe their surroundings – people, animals, and nature – and use these observations as inspiration for creating stories and drama.
How can students use animals in their stories, according to the chapter?
Students can observe animals' behaviors and actions and incorporate them as characters or elements in their stories and performances.
What natural elements are mentioned as sources of joy and peace?
Trees, rivers, mountains, and the flowing wind are mentioned as natural elements that can evoke feelings of joy and peace.
What historical context of theatre is discussed?
The chapter mentions that in ancient times, plays were performed in open-air settings, near trees and mountains, before modern auditoriums were built.
What is the suggested group activity for students?
Students are to be divided into groups to imagine and create stories based on nature-related themes like cyclones, deserts, droughts, and rivers.
What kind of characters can be included in the nature-themed stories?
Characters like birds, fish, insects, and animals can be included in the nature-themed stories.
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NCERT Class 4 Arts — Bansuri - I (Sanskrit) — Chapter 8 — परितः पश्यतु. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.