NCERT Class 4 Arts Bansuri - I (Sanskrit): Chapter 6 — कल्पनाशक्तिः
This chapter, "कल्पनाशक्तिः" (Imagination Power) from NCERT Class 4 Arts Bansuri - I, highlights the importance of imagination as a powerful tool. It narrates a story from Chitrapura where a play based on the Mahabharata faced a crisis when the actor playing Arjuna tore his costume backstage. A young boy, also named Arjuna, who was assisting backstage, quickly devised a solution. Using his imagination, he suggested creating a new costume from leaves, bark, and vines, similar to what ancient sages wore. He gathered materials, fashioned a new outfit, and used turmeric and ash for battle markings. The actor performed brilliantly in the makeshift costume, impressing the audience. The chapter emphasizes how the young Arjuna's imaginative problem-solving skills turned him into a hero, demonstrating that imagination can lead to innovative solutions and new ideas, crucial for CBSE learning.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri - I (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 — कल्पनाशक्तिः |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 231 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the significance of imagination as a problem-solving tool.
- Appreciate how creative thinking can overcome challenges.
- Learn about a story related to the Mahabharata and its performance.
- Develop an understanding of using natural materials for creative purposes.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| कल्पनाशक्तिः | Imagination power |
| महत्त्वपूर्णः | Important |
| महाशक्तिसदृशी | Like a great power |
| नूतनान् | New |
| आविष्कर्तुं | To discover |
| समस्यानां समाधानम् | Solution to problems |
| नाटकस्य | Of the play |
| अभिनयम् | Acting/Performance |
| अभिनेता | Actor |
| वेशभूषा | Costume |
| उपायं | Solution/Plan |
| वल्कलैः | With bark |
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Practice questions
- कल्पनाशक्तिः कथम् महाशक्तिसदृशी भवति? Answer: कल्पनाशक्तिः नूतनान् विचारान् आविष्कर्तुं, नूतनां कथां कथियतुं, समस्यानां समाधानम् अपि चिन्तयितुं शक्नोति।
- नाटकस्य आरम्भे अर्जुनस्य भूमिकां कुर्वन् अभिनेता कस्य कारणात् स्खलितः अभवत्? Answer: अभिनेता नेपथ्ये स्खलितः अभवत्, तस्य दीप्तिमान् वेशभूषा छिन्ना अभवत्।
- बालकः अर्जुनः नूतनां वेशभूषां केन रचितवान्? Answer: सः पत्रैः, वल्कलैः, लताभिः च नूतनां वेशभूषां रचितवान्।
- नाटकस्य अन्ते जनाः विस्मयेन किं कृतवन्तः? Answer: जनाः विस्मयेन करतलध्वनिं कृतवन्तः।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 6, "कल्पनाशक्तिः"?
The chapter emphasizes the power of imagination as a crucial tool for discovering new ideas, telling stories, and solving problems.
What happened during the Mahabharata play?
The actor playing Arjuna tore his costume backstage, creating a crisis for the performance.
Who solved the costume crisis?
A young boy named Arjuna, who was assisting backstage, came up with a solution.
How did the boy solve the problem?
He used his imagination to create a new costume from leaves, bark, and vines.
What was the audience's reaction to the new costume?
The audience was amazed and applauded, appreciating the creative use of natural elements.
What does this story teach us?
It teaches that imagination and problem-solving skills can turn challenges into opportunities and make one a hero.
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NCERT Class 4 Arts — Bansuri - I (Sanskrit) — Chapter 6 — कल्पनाशक्तिः. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.