NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit Deepakam: Chapter 15 — पञ्चदशः पाठः । माधवस्य प्रियम् अङ् गम्
This chapter, "Madhavasya Priyam Angam" (Madhav's Favorite Limb), from NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit Deepakam, narrates a dream of a boy named Madhav. In his dream, the different body parts of Madhav engage in a debate about which one is the best. The feet claim superiority for enabling movement, the hands for writing and carrying, the eyes for seeing, the ears for hearing and gaining knowledge, and the mouth for eating, speaking, and answering. The stomach also asserts its importance in digestion and providing strength. Ultimately, Madhav realizes that all his body parts are useful and important for him, and they are all his favorites. The chapter emphasizes the interconnectedness and equal importance of all body parts for a person's well-being and daily functions, highlighting the value of each limb in the context of CBSE learning.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Deepakam |
| Chapter | Chapter 15 — पञ्चदशः पाठः । माधवस्य प्रियम् अङ् गम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 201 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify and understand the names and functions of various body parts in Sanskrit.
- Appreciate the importance and interdependence of all body parts.
- Develop a sense of gratitude for one's own body.
- Enhance Sanskrit vocabulary related to body parts and actions.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| बालकः | boy |
| सवप्ने | in a dream |
| अङ्गानि | limbs/body parts |
| चर्चां | discussion |
| श्रेष्ठः | best |
| चलति | walks |
| लिखति | writes |
| गृहकार्यं | homework |
| आनयति | brings |
| द्रष्टुं | to see |
| शृणोति | hears |
| भोजनं | food/eating |
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Practice questions
- माधवः कस्मिन् सवप्ने अङ्गानि दृष्टवान्? Answer: माधवः सवशरीरस्य अङ्गानि सवप्ने दृष्टवान्।
- पादः किं वदति? Answer: पादः वदति – अहं श्रेष्ठः। मम कारणेन माधवः चलति।
- हस्तः किं किं करोति? Answer: हस्तः लिखति, गृहकार्यं करोति, वस्तूनि आनयति च।
- कर्णः किं श्रुत्वा ज्ञानं वर्धयति? Answer: कर्णः शिक्षकस्य उपदेशं श्रुत्वा ज्ञानं वर्धयति।
- माधवः अन्ते किं अवगच्छति? Answer: माधवः अवगच्छति यत् मम शरीरस्य सर्वाणि अङ्गानि मम कृते उपकारकाणि सन्ति, अतः भवन्तः सर्वेऽपि श्रेष्ठाः।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the chapter "Madhavasya Priyam Angam"?
The chapter's theme is the importance and interdependence of all body parts, as realized by a boy named Madhav in a dream.
Which body parts debated in Madhav's dream?
The feet, hands, eyes, ears, mouth, and stomach debated in Madhav's dream.
What did the feet claim in the dream?
The feet claimed to be the best because they enable Madhav to walk.
What functions did the hands perform according to the chapter?
According to the chapter, the hands help Madhav write, do homework, and bring things.
What was Madhav's final conclusion about his body parts?
Madhav concluded that all his body parts are useful and important for him, and therefore, they are all his favorites.
What lesson can students learn from this chapter?
Students can learn to appreciate and value all parts of their body and understand that each part has a unique and important role.
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NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit — Deepakam — Chapter 15 — पञ्चदशः पाठः । माधवस्य प्रियम् अङ् गम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.