NCERT Class 6 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yatra (Sanskrit): Chapter 1 — नगराष्ट्रा नाः स्वस्थतायाश्च
This chapter, 'नगराष्ट्रा नाः स्वस्थतायाश्च' (Nagarashthra Naah Swasthataayashcha) from NCERT's Class 6 Physical Education textbook 'Khel Yatra', focuses on the importance of daily physical activity for personal well-being and social interaction. It highlights that games and enjoyable activities foster happiness and connection. The chapter emphasizes learning to live together, grow collectively, and interact harmoniously, leading to greater happiness, physical and mental strength, and success. It also stresses the importance of safety during play, preventing injuries, and creating a healthy environment for everyone. Traditional games are presented as excellent ways to impart values, cultural understanding, and promote awareness in players, making them fit and alert. The chapter introduces a game called 'Himajalam' (हिमजलम्) as a traditional game promoting unity and fun, where players can help each other while staying together. It details the rules and objectives of 'Himajalam', which involves players becoming 'frozen' (himam) when tagged and needing to be 'unfrozen' by a teammate. The game continues until all players are frozen or the time limit is reached, with the last tagged player becoming the new 'tagger'. This chapter aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills for a healthy and active lifestyle.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 — नगराष्ट्रा नाः स्वस्थतायाश्च |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 228 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the benefits of daily physical activity for personal health and social interaction.
- Learn strategies for living together, growing collectively, and interacting harmoniously.
- Recognize the importance of safety during games and creating a healthy environment.
- Understand the values and cultural insights imparted by traditional games.
- Learn the rules and play the traditional game 'Himajalam'.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| दैहिकाभ्यासः | Physical exercise |
| क्रीडाः | Games/Sports |
| आनन्दप्रदानि | Joy-giving/Pleasurable |
| परस्परावलोकनम् | Mutual observation/Interaction |
| सुरक्षा | Safety |
| आघातान् | Injuries |
| पारम्परिकाः | Traditional |
| हिमजलम् | A game name (literally 'ice water') |
| एकबन्धतायाः | Of unity/togetherness |
| सहभागिनः | Participants/Teammates |
| ग्राहकः | Tagger/Chaser |
| स्थिरः | Frozen/Stationary |
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Practice questions
- What is the main benefit of daily physical exercise mentioned in the chapter? Answer: Daily physical exercise helps us stay healthy and interact better with others.
- What are the key aspects emphasized for living together? Answer: Living together involves staying together, growing collectively, and interacting harmoniously.
- What is the name of the traditional game introduced in the chapter? Answer: The traditional game introduced is 'Himajalam' (हिमजलम्).
- What happens when a player is tagged 'himam' (frozen) in the game? Answer: When tagged 'himam', the player must remain still in that position.
- How can a frozen player be unfrozen? Answer: A frozen player can be unfrozen by another player touching them and saying 'jal' (water).
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 6 Physical Education Chapter 1, 'Khel Yatra'?
The chapter focuses on the importance of daily physical activity for personal well-being, social interaction, and safety in games, introducing the traditional game 'Himajalam'.
What are the benefits of playing games as mentioned in the chapter?
Games provide joy, help in social interaction, foster unity, promote physical and mental strength, and impart values and cultural understanding.
What is 'Himajalam'?
'Himajalam' is a traditional game that promotes unity and fun, where players can help each other while staying together.
What safety measures are discussed in the chapter?
The chapter emphasizes staying safe during play, preventing injuries, and creating a healthy environment for everyone.
How does the chapter connect physical activity with social skills?
It explains that physical activities and games help us learn to live together, grow collectively, and interact harmoniously with others.
What does it mean to be 'frozen' in the game 'Himajalam'?
Being 'frozen' means a player tagged by the 'tagger' must stop moving and remain in their current position until unfrozen by a teammate.
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NCERT Class 6 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) — Chapter 1 — नगराष्ट्रा नाः स्वस्थतायाश्च. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.