NCERT Class 7 Sanskrit Deepakam: Chapter 9 — अन् नाद् भवन्ति भूताानि
This chapter, 'अन् नाद् भवन्ति भूतानि' (Food Sustains Beings), from NCERT Class 7 Sanskrit Deepakam, explores the origins of life and the universe according to Indian philosophical thought. It begins by highlighting the significance of Sanskrit and Indian culture, emphasizing the vast knowledge contributed by ancient Indian scholars in various fields. The chapter then delves into a dialogue between a mother and daughter about the creation of the world. The mother explains the sequence of creation starting from Brahman (consciousness/energy), leading to space, air, fire, water, and finally earth. It clarifies that plants and vegetation originated from the earth, and food from plants, which in turn sustains all beings, including insects, animals, and humans. This chapter aims to provide students with an understanding of the interconnectedness of creation and the importance of food in sustaining life, aligning with CBSE's curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Deepakam |
| Chapter | Chapter 9 — अन् नाद् भवन्ति भूताानि |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 336 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the significance of Sanskrit and Indian culture.
- Learn about the ancient Indian contributions to various fields of knowledge.
- Comprehend the sequence of creation as described in Indian philosophy.
- Recognize the role of food in sustaining all living beings.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| प्रतिष् ठे | foundations/pillars |
| संस्कृताश्रितं | dependent on Sanskrit |
| ज्ञानं | knowledge |
| प्राचीनाः | ancient |
| ऋषिमुनययः | sages and ascetics |
| विद्वांांसः | scholars |
| गणितज्ञाःाः | mathematicians |
| खगोलविज्ञानिनः | astronomers |
| भूगर्भशास्त्रज्ञाःाः | geologists |
| सङ्गीत-नाट्यय-कलाविशारदाः | experts in music, drama, and arts |
| आययुर्वेदादिवैद्यशास्त्रधुरन्धराः | masters of Ayurvedic and other medical sciences |
| उत्पत्तिविषये | about the origin |
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Practice questions
- भारतस्य प्रतिष् ठे द्वे काः ? Answer: भारतस्य प्रतिष् ठे द्वे संस्कृतं संस्कृतिः च।
- सृष् टेःेः उत्पत्तिविषये के विचाराः प्रतिपादिताः सन्ति ? Answer: भारतीयय- दर्शन-शास्त्रेषु सृष् टेःेः उत्पत्तिविषये नैके विचाराः प्रतिपादिताः सन्ति।
- प्रथमं कस्य उत्पत्त्तिः अभवत् ? Answer: प्रथमं ब्रह्मणः आकाशस्य उत्पततिः अभवत्।
- अग्नेःेः कस्य उत्पत्त्तिः अभवत् ? Answer: अग्नेःेः जलस्य उत्पत्त्तिः अभवत्।
- पृथिव्याः कस्य उत्पत्त्तिः अभवत् ? Answer: जलात् पृथिव्याः उत्पत्त्तिः अभवत्।
- सस्येभ्यः कस्य उत्पत्त्तिः अभवत् ? Answer: सस्येभ्यः आहारस्य उत्पत्त्तिः अभवत्।
Frequently asked questions
What are the two pillars of India mentioned in the chapter?
The two pillars of India mentioned are Sanskrit and Culture.
What is 'Brahman' according to the chapter?
According to the chapter, Brahman is consciousness-power or energy that pervades everywhere.
What is the sequence of creation described in the chapter?
The sequence described is: Brahman -> Space -> Air -> Fire -> Water -> Earth.
What originated from the Earth?
Plants and vegetation originated from the Earth.
What is the source of food?
Food originates from plants.
What sustains living beings?
Food sustains insects, animals, and humans.
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NCERT Class 7 Sanskrit — Deepakam — Chapter 9 — अन् नाद् भवन्ति भूताानि. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.