NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri (Sanskrit): Chapter 18 — मम नृत्यं भावं कथाश्च प्रकटयति
This chapter, 'My Dance Expresses Emotions and Stories' from NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri, explores how dance can be used to convey various emotions and narratives. It builds upon the understanding of emotions learned in previous classes, emphasizing that dance is a powerful medium for expressing both pleasant and unpleasant situations. The chapter highlights the role of facial expressions, particularly eye movements and eyebrows, in communicating feelings like anger, joy, fear, and sadness. It also introduces the concept of hand gestures (mudras) and their coordination with facial expressions to enhance the portrayal of emotions in dance. Students are encouraged to practice expressing different emotions through dance, making it a valuable tool for artistic expression and storytelling in their CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 18 — मम नृत्यं भावं कथाश्च प्रकटयति |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 131 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand that dance can express emotions and stories.
- Identify and express various emotions through facial expressions.
- Recognize the role of eye and eyebrow movements in conveying feelings.
- Learn to coordinate hand gestures with facial expressions for effective communication in dance.
- Appreciate dance as a medium for storytelling and emotional expression.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| अभिव्यक्तिः | Expression |
| भावान् | Emotions |
| नृत्यं | Dance |
| क्रियाकलापः | Activity |
| आश्चर्यम् | Surprise |
| हसनम् | Laughter/Smiling |
| क्रोध | Anger |
| दुःखिता | Sad |
| भीता | Fearful |
| प्रशंसा | Appreciation |
| भ्रुकुटिः | Eyebrow movement |
| मुद्रा | Gesture/Pose |
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Practice questions
- नृत्यं किं प्रकटयितुं शक्नोति? Answer: नृत्यं भावान् कथाश्च प्रकटयितुं शक्नोति।
- भावनानां दर्पणः कः इति मन्यते? Answer: चक्षुः अस्माकं भावानां दर्पणः इति मन्यते।
- क्रोधं प्रकटयितुं सूचीहस्तमुद्रया किं कथयन्ति? Answer: क्रोधं प्रकटयितुं सूचीहस्तमुद्रया 'दूरे गच्छ' इति कथयन्ति।
- आनन्देन तिष्ठति इति कस्य वर्णनम् अस्ति? Answer: पुष्पपुटे सुन्दराणि पुष्पाणि धारयन् आनन्देन तिष्ठति इति वर्णनम् अस्ति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 18 of NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri?
Chapter 18, 'मम नृत्यं भावं कथाश्च प्रकटयति', focuses on how dance can be used to express emotions and tell stories.
How does the chapter suggest expressing emotions in dance?
The chapter suggests using facial expressions, particularly eye and eyebrow movements, along with hand gestures (mudras) to express emotions.
What emotions are mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter mentions emotions like anger, sadness, fear, surprise, joy (laughter), and appreciation.
What is considered the 'mirror of our emotions' in the chapter?
The eyes (चक्षुः) are considered the mirror of our emotions.
What is the purpose of the activities in this chapter?
The activities are designed to help students practice expressing different emotions and understand how dance can communicate feelings and narratives.
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NCERT Class 5 Arts — Bansuri (Sanskrit) — Chapter 18 — मम नृत्यं भावं कथाश्च प्रकटयति. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.