NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam — दीपकम्
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam (दीपकम्): choose a chapter below for Sanskrit exercise answers, Hindi explanations, word meanings and grammar help. All 13 chapter pages have been reviewed against the supplied NCERT textbook. The three grammar appendices are also available below. Open-ended tasks use clearly identified sample answers.
Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam chapter solutions — सभी पाठ
The chapter numbers and Devanagari titles follow the textbook. Select a title to open the existing solution page. Previous and next links on each page let you continue in order.
| 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 song celebrating Sanskrit, its literature and learning. |
| 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 of the literary tale of Viravara and King Shudraka. |
| 11 | सन्निमित्ते वरं त्यागः (ख-भागः) | Part B of the tale; character roles, dialogue and the value of life. |
| 12 | सम्यग्वर्णप्रयोगेण ब्रह्मलोके महीयते | Correct use of varna (sounds/letters) leads to honour – the power of precise speech. |
| 13 | वर्णोच्चारण-शिक्षा १ | Traditional pronunciation teaching: articulation places and instruments. |
Deepakam grammar appendices — परिशिष्टम्
The textbook has 13 main lessons and three reference appendices. Files 14–16 in the supplied PDF set are these appendices. Use the guides below for form tables, Hindi explanations and clearly labelled original practice.
- परिशिष्टम् 1 — व्याकरणम् (printed pages 159–165)
उपसर्ग, चार प्रत्यय, विभक्ति, कारक और सन्धि; 22 धातुओं की तुलनात्मक सारणी। - परिशिष्टम् 2 — शब्दरूपाणि (printed pages 166–172)
24 शब्दरूप-सारणियाँ: विशेष संज्ञाएँ, सर्वनाम, विशेषण और एक से चार तक की संख्याएँ। - परिशिष्टम् 3 — धातुरूपाणि (printed pages 173–180)
नौ धातुओं के पाँच लकारों की 45 सारणियाँ; परस्मैपद, आत्मनेपद और हिन्दी अभ्यास।
About the textbook and these solutions
Deepakam brings together Sanskrit verses, stories, songs and pronunciation teaching. Its first chapters discuss cooperation and ethical conduct. Later lessons introduce Gopabandhu Das, the Gita, digital services, Sanskrit literature and Northeast India. The final chapters cover a literary tale and traditional pronunciation concepts.
These pages keep the textbook exercises separate from ClearStudy’s extra practice questions. Explanations help distinguish a story, poetic praise or traditional teaching from a factual claim. Activities that ask for personal observations, dialogue, drawings or local information do not have one fixed answer.
Source: NCERT दीपकम्, Class 8, supplied PDF copy marked Reprint 2026–27, chapters 1–13 (pages 1–158) and appendices 1–3 (pages 159–180). The reprint date does not establish a first-publication date or your school’s prescribed edition. Compare your textbook’s chapter title and exercise before using a solution. Official NCERT textbook portal.
What you can find on a chapter page
Understand the main ideas before answering questions.
Check vocabulary, word forms and relevant grammar points.
Use answers in the textbook’s question order and follow instructions for short or full-sentence responses.
Try ClearStudy questions and use captioned teaching images where they help explain the lesson.
How to study a chapter
Read the original passage first and attempt the exercises yourself. Then compare your answers and review any unclear word form or explanation. For pronunciation, practise slowly with your teacher; the phonetics pages describe the book’s traditional framework. For a project, use the sample as a guide and supply your own observations.
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are in Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam?
The supplied NCERT Deepakam textbook has 13 main chapters and three reference appendices. All 13 chapter pages and all three appendix guides are linked above.
Which textbook copy was used for this review?
The chapter pages were checked against the supplied NCERT Class 8 Deepakam PDF files marked Reprint 2026–27. This is a reprint label, not a claim that the book was first introduced in 2026.
Are these official NCERT answers?
No. ClearStudy provides original explanations and suggested solutions based on the NCERT textbook. Open-ended activities have sample answers; students should write their own responses where appropriate.
Can I use the chapter pages for free?
Yes. The linked chapter explanations and exercise answers are publicly readable without payment.