NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Abhyaswaan Bhav-II: Chapter 2 — चोरितस्यय सयूतस्यय प्राथमिक-सूचनार्थम् आरक्ष्यधिकारिणं प्रति पत्रं लिखत।
This chapter from NCERT's Abhyaswaan Bhav-II for Class 10 Sanskrit focuses on letter writing, specifically an informal letter. It presents a sample letter to the police officer (आरक्ष्यधिकारिण) regarding the theft of a bag (सयूतस्यय). The letter details the incident, which occurred on the previous morning at 11 AM while traveling from the university to Lajpat Nagar by metro. The stolen bag contained ₹2000, office ID, metro ticket, and Aadhaar card. The bag's color is described as black (कृष्णण:). The letter requests the officer to investigate and recover the bag as soon as possible. It concludes with the sender's details and the date. This practical exercise helps students learn formal communication skills in Sanskrit for reporting incidents.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Abhyaswaan Bhav-II |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 — चोरितस्यय सयूतस्यय प्राथमिक-सूचनार्थम् आरक्ष्यधिकारिणं प्रति पत्रं लिखत। |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 80 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the format and components of a formal letter in Sanskrit.
- Learn to report a theft incident to the authorities.
- Practice vocabulary related to theft, personal belongings, and official communication.
- Develop skills in conveying necessary information clearly and concisely in a letter.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| पत्रलेखनम् | Letter writing |
| अनौपचारिकम् | Informal |
| चोरितस्यय | Of the stolen |
| सयूतस्यय | Of the bag |
| प्राथमिक-सूचनार्थम् | For primary information |
| आरक्ष्यधिकारिणं | To the police officer |
| रेल-मैट्रोयानेन | By metro train |
| विश्वविद्यालयात् | From the university |
| अगच्छम् | I went |
| अभवत् | Happened |
| परिचय-पत्ं | Identity card |
| अन्वेष्य | Having searched |
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Practice questions
- पत्रस्य विषयः कः अस्ति? Answer: पत्रस्य विषयः चोरितस्यय सयूतस्यय प्राय प्राथमिक-सूचना अस्ति।
- चोरी कदा अभवत्? Answer: चोरी ह्य: प्रात: एकादश-वादने अभवत्।
- सयूतं कुत्र चोरितम् अभवत्? Answer: सयूतं रेल-मैट्रोयानेन विश्वविद्यालयात् लाजपतनगरं गच्छन् मार्गे े चोरितम् अभवत्।
- चोरिते सयृते किम् किम् आसीत्? Answer: चोरिते सयृते द्विसहस्थं रूप्ययकाणि, कार्यालयस्य परिचय-पत्ं, मैट्रोचिटिकापत्ं, आधार- परिचयपत्ं च आसीत्।
- सयूतस्यय वर्णः कः आसीत्? Answer: सयूतस्यय वर्णः कृष्णण: आसीत्।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main purpose of this letter?
The main purpose of this letter is to provide primary information to the police officer about a stolen bag.
When and where did the theft occur?
The theft occurred yesterday morning at 11 AM on the metro train while traveling from the university to Lajpat Nagar.
What items were in the stolen bag?
The stolen bag contained ₹2000, an office ID card, a metro ticket, and an Aadhaar card.
What is the color of the stolen bag?
The color of the stolen bag was black.
Who is the letter addressed to?
The letter is addressed to the Police Officer (आरक्ष्यधिकारिण) of the Lajpat Nagar area, New Delhi.
What action is requested from the police officer?
The sender requests the police officer to search for and recover the stolen bag as soon as possible.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Abhyaswaan Bhav-II — Chapter 2 — चोरितस्यय सयूतस्यय प्राथमिक-सूचनार्थम् आरक्ष्यधिकारिणं प्रति पत्रं लिखत।. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.