NCERT · Class 10 · Hindi · Kshitij Prose: SanskritiHow does the author explain the origin of human culture through the examples of the discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel?

In the chapter 'Sanskriti', the author explains the root of culture by taking basic historical examples like the discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel. According to him, whenever a human being faced a problem or felt a new curiosity, their inner genius worked to find a solution. The primitive human who first discovered how to produce fire or invented a wheel was driven by a cultural urge. That initial thought, effort, and successful discovery represent true culture because it was born out of a new way of thinking and problem-solving. Later on, those discoveries became part of human civilization, making life easier and more comfortable for everyone. Therefore, every great invention or welfare-oriented thought that originates from human intellect and benefits humanity is essentially a cultural milestone.