NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam – दीपकम् (2026–27)
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam (दीपकम्) give you complete, lesson-wise answers to the new NCF-2023 Class 8 Sanskrit textbook. All 13 lessons (पाठ) are solved with clear, exam-ready answers to every abhyas (अभ्यास) question, word-meanings and शब्दार्थ – everything you need to master Deepakam for 2026–27.
About the Deepakam textbook
Deepakam (दीपकम्) is the new Class 8 Sanskrit book introduced by NCERT under NCF 2023. The title means “a little lamp” – the book lights the path to learning Sanskrit through simple verses (श्लोक), prose passages (गद्यांश), subhashitas, stories and grammar woven into engaging themes. Its 13 lessons (पाठ) move from values of unity and cooperation, the worth of small things and good conduct, through patriotism, the Gita, Digital India, beautiful language and the natural beauty of Bharat, to humour, sacrifice, correct pronunciation and the science of varna (वर्ण). With these NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam you can prepare every lesson with clear, exam-ready working; our solutions stay faithful to the textbook – the same lessons, verses and abhyas question order.
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam – All Lessons (पाठ)
Below are all 13 lessons (पाठ) of Deepakam with their Devanagari titles. Click a lesson to open its full, step-by-step solution.
| पाठ | शीर्षकम् (Title) | What this lesson covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | संगच्छध्वं संवदध्वम् | A Vedic prayer for unity – walk together, speak together and think with one mind. |
| 2 | अल्पानामपि वस्तूनां संहतिः कार्यसाधिका | Even small things, when united, accomplish great tasks – the strength of togetherness. |
| 3 | सुभाषितरसं पीत्वा जीवनं सफलं कुरु | Selected subhashitas – drink the nectar of wise sayings and make life meaningful. |
| 4 | प्रणम्यो देशभक्तोऽयं गोपबन्धुर्महामनाः | The life and patriotism of the great-hearted reformer Gopabandhu Das. |
| 5 | गीता सुगीता कर्तव्या | The greatness of the Bhagavad Gita and the value of studying it well. |
| 6 | डिजिभारतम् – युगपरिवर्तनम् | Digital India – how technology is transforming the era in Sanskrit narration. |
| 7 | मञ्जुलमञ्जूषा सुन्दरसुरभाषा | A treasure-box of the sweet, beautiful language of the gods – Sanskrit. |
| 8 | पश्यत कोणमैशान्यं भारतस्य मनोहरम् | Behold the charming north-east corner of Bharat – its beauty and culture. |
| 9 | कोऽरुक् ? कोऽरुक् ? कोऽरुक् ? | A light, humorous lesson on health and habits – “who stays free of illness?” |
| 10 | सन्निमित्ते वरं त्यागः (क-भागः) | Part A – a story showing that sacrifice for a good cause is best. |
| 11 | सन्निमित्ते वरं त्यागः (ख-भागः) | Part B – the conclusion of the tale of noble sacrifice. |
| 12 | सम्यग्वर्णप्रयोगेण ब्रह्मलोके महीयते | Correct use of varna (sounds/letters) leads to honour – the power of precise speech. |
| 13 | वर्णोच्चारण-शिक्षा | The science of correct pronunciation of Sanskrit varnas (vowels and consonants). |
What every Deepakam solution includes
How to use these Deepakam solutions
Read the verse or prose passage in your textbook first, learn the शब्दार्थ, then follow our solution to check your understanding. Practise reading the Devanagari aloud, write the अभ्यास answers yourself, and attempt the questions before looking at the answers.
FAQs – Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam
How many lessons (पाठ) are there in Deepakam Class 8?
Deepakam (दीपकम्) has 13 lessons (पाठ) covering verses, prose, subhashitas, stories and grammar.
Is Deepakam the new Class 8 Sanskrit book for 2026–27?
Yes. Deepakam (दीपकम्) is the new NCF-2023 Class 8 Sanskrit textbook for 2026–27, replacing the previous Sanskrit book.
What does the word “Deepakam” (दीपकम्) mean?
दीपकम् means “a little lamp.” The book is named so because it lights the learner’s path to the Sanskrit language through engaging lessons.
Are NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam free?
Yes. All Deepakam lesson solutions on ClearStudy are free, with answers to every abhyas question.