NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Abhyaswaan Bhav-II: Chapter 13 — मिश्रिताभ्यासः
This chapter, 'मिश्रिताभ्यासः' (Mixed Practice) from NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit textbook 'Abhyaswaan Bhav-II', presents a narrative about Suveer, a disheartened student who finds inspiration in an ant's persistent effort to climb a wall. Initially demotivated by failure, Suveer observes the ant repeatedly falling but never giving up, eventually reaching its goal. This inspires him to overcome his own despair and redouble his efforts in studies, leading to significant academic improvement and praise from his teacher. The chapter emphasizes the importance of perseverance and hard work, quoting "वीरभोग्या वसुन्धरा" (The Earth is for the brave) to highlight that only diligent individuals achieve success. It includes exercises on comprehension, grammar, and composition, reinforcing the lesson of continuous effort.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Abhyaswaan Bhav-II |
| Chapter | Chapter 13 — मिश्रिताभ्यासः |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 277 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of perseverance through a narrative.
- Improve reading comprehension skills in Sanskrit.
- Practice Sanskrit grammar, including identifying adverbs and adjectives.
- Develop composition skills by writing short essays and letters.
- Reinforce vocabulary and sentence structure in Sanskrit.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| हतोत्साहः | discouraged, disheartened |
| असफलतायाः | of failure |
| आत्मघातस्य | of suicide (here used metaphorically for despair) |
| पिपीलकं | ant |
| सततं प्रयासेन | with continuous effort |
| मिष्टान्नं | sweet food, delicacy |
| विवेकः | conscience, wisdom |
| वीरभोग्या वसुन्धरा | The Earth is for the brave/heroic |
| परिश्रमशीलाः | hardworking |
| अव्ययपदम् | indeclinable word (adverb) |
| समानार्थकपदम् | synonym |
| कर्तृपदम् | subject word |
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Practice questions
- कः हतोत्साहः अभवत्? Answer: सुवीरः हतोत्साहः अभवत्।
- पिपीलकः भित्तिं पुनः पुनः पतित्वा अपि किं न भवति? Answer: पिपीलकः पुनः पुनः पतित्वा अपि हतोत्साहः न भवति।
- सुवीरः किं चिन्तयति यत् यद्येष पिपीलक: सततप्रयासेन सफल: भवितुं शक्नोनोति तर्हि न किमपि असम्भवं जगति? Answer: सुवीरः चिन्तयति यत् यदि पिपीलक सततप्रयासेन सफलः भवितुं शक्नोति, तर्हि जगति किमपि असम्भवं नास्ति।
- शिक्षकः सुवीरं किं बोधयति? Answer: शिक्षकः सुवीरं बोधयति— "वत्स! वीरभोग्या वसुन्धरा। वसुधायां बहूनि वस्तूनि सन्ति परन्तु परिश्रमशीला: वीरा: एव तानि प्राप्नुवन्ति।"
- 'स: अन्तत: भित्तिम् आरोहति'- अत्र किम् अव्ययपदम्? Answer: अत्र 'अन्ततः' अव्ययपदम्।
- 'वसुधायां बहूनि वसूनि सन्ति'- अत्र किं विशेषणपदम्? Answer: अत्र 'बहूनि' विशेषणपदम्।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the chapter 'मिश्रिताभ्यासः'?
The main theme is the importance of perseverance and continuous effort, inspired by the example of an ant, to overcome challenges and achieve success.
Who is the main character in the passage and what was his initial problem?
The main character is Suveer, who was initially disheartened and demotivated by his studies and perceived failures.
What inspired Suveer to change his attitude?
Suveer was inspired by observing an ant that, despite falling repeatedly, kept climbing the wall with continuous effort and eventually succeeded.
What does the phrase 'वीरभोग्या वसुन्धरा' mean?
It means that the Earth (or success in life) belongs to the brave and hardworking individuals who strive for it.
What types of exercises are included in this chapter?
The chapter includes exercises on reading comprehension, identifying grammatical elements like adverbs and adjectives, finding synonyms, writing a short essay, composing a letter, and practicing Sandhi.
How does this chapter help Class 10 Sanskrit students?
It helps students improve their reading comprehension, grammar, and writing skills in Sanskrit while reinforcing the valuable life lesson of perseverance.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Abhyaswaan Bhav-II — Chapter 13 — मिश्रिताभ्यासः. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.