NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri (Sanskrit): Chapter 4 — कल्पना
This chapter, 'कल्पना' (Imagination) from NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri, explores the power of human imagination. It highlights how imagination can lead to inventions and creations, citing the example of the airplane inspired by the dream of flight. The text encourages students to think about other inventions that could enable abilities like swimming like fish or burrowing like insects. It introduces the concept of mythical creatures in Indian art, formed by combining parts of different animals, often accompanied by fascinating stories. The chapter specifically points to the 'नवगुञ्जर' (Navagunjara), a creature composed of nine different animals, as an example. This chapter aims to foster creative thinking and an appreciation for imaginative art forms in students, aligning with CBSE's holistic education goals.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 4 — कल्पना |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 189 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept and power of imagination.
- Recognize how imagination leads to inventions.
- Appreciate mythical creatures in Indian art.
- Identify parts of the Navagunjara creature.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| कल्पनाशक्तेः | power of imagination |
| मानसिकदर्शनं | mental visualization |
| परिश्रमेण | with effort |
| नैरन्तर्येण | continuously |
| समर्पणेन | with dedication |
| आकारम् गृह्णाति | takes shape |
| उड्डयनस्य | of flying |
| विमानस्य | of the airplane |
| आविष्कारं | invention |
| तरणाय | for swimming |
| तिर्यग्गमनाय | for moving sideways |
| प्रवेशाय | for entering |
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Practice questions
- कल्पनाशक्तेः सामर्थ्यं किं वर्तते? Answer: अविद्यमानां वस्तुनाम् अपि मानसिकदर्शनं कर्तुं शक्यते।
- विमानस्य आविष्कारः कस्य कल्पनेन जातम्? Answer: पक्षीरूपेण उड्डयनस्य कल्पनेन।
- भारतीयकलायां प्रायः किं दृश्यते? Answer: अनेकेषां भिन्नजीविनां अंशैः निर्मितान् काल्पनिकान् जीवान्।
- नवगुञ्जरः कस्मात् निर्मितः अस्ति? Answer: नवानां भिन्नप्राणिनां भागाः सन्ति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 4, 'कल्पना'?
The chapter explores the power of human imagination and its role in inventions and art.
What example is given for inventions born from imagination?
The invention of the airplane is cited as an example, inspired by the imagination of flying like a bird.
What are mythical creatures in Indian art?
They are imaginary beings in Indian art, often composed of parts from various different animals.
What is the Navagunjara?
The Navagunjara is a mythical creature depicted in Indian art, made from parts of nine different animals.
What does the Navagunjara illustration show?
It shows a creature with parts from nine different animals, standing on three legs, with one human hand holding a flower.
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NCERT Class 5 Arts — Bansuri (Sanskrit) — Chapter 4 — कल्पना. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.