NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Abhyaswaan Bhav-II: Chapter 14 — अभ्यासवान् भव
This chapter, titled 'Abhyaswaan Bhav' (Be Practiced), is from the NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit textbook 'Abhyaswaan Bhav-II'. It begins with an unread passage focusing on the importance of childhood as a crucial period for learning, character building, and developing good habits. The passage emphasizes that diligence in childhood leads to a happy life and better academic results. It also highlights the need for healthy eating and exercise from a young age. Following this, the chapter presents a creative writing section, specifically a letter-writing exercise. Students are tasked with filling in blanks in a letter from a student named Animesh to his father, seeking permission and financial support for an educational trip to Arunachal Pradesh with his teachers and classmates. This section tests their understanding of formal letter writing in Sanskrit and vocabulary related to travel and requests.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Abhyaswaan Bhav-II |
| Chapter | Chapter 14 — अभ्यासवान् भव |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 304 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the significance of childhood for learning and character development.
- Practice reading comprehension skills with an unread passage.
- Develop Sanskrit letter-writing skills, including formal requests.
- Learn vocabulary related to educational trips and financial requests.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| बाल्यावस्था | childhood |
| महत्वपूर्ण: | important |
| परिश्रमं | hard work |
| सुखमयम् | happy/pleasant |
| विद्याध्ययने | in the study of knowledge |
| ज्ञानं | knowledge |
| चरित्रनिर्माणे | in character building |
| संस्कारा: | values/imprints |
| आचार: | conduct/behavior |
| व्यवहार: | behavior/dealing |
| पौष्टिकाहार: | nutritious food |
| व्यायाम: | exercise |
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Practice questions
- बाल्यावस्था जीवनस्य क: काल: भवति? Answer: बाल्यावस्था जीवनस्य महत्त्वपूर्ण: काल: भवति।
- जीवनं कदा सुखमयं भवति? Answer: अस्मिन् समये यदि वयं परिश्रमं कुर्म: तदा जीवनं सुखमयं भवति।
- पत्रानुसारं छात्र: कुत्र गन्तुम् इच्छति? Answer: पत्रानुसारं छात्र: अरुणाचलप्रदेशं गन्तुम् इच्छति।
- पत्रे छात्र: पितरं प्रति कानि द्वे रूप्ययकाणि याचते? Answer: पत्रे छात्र: पितरं प्रति अनुमतिं च यात्राव्यययार्थं रूप्ययकाणि याचते।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the unread passage in Chapter 2 of Abhyaswaan Bhav-II?
The unread passage emphasizes the critical importance of childhood for learning, character development, and establishing good habits for a happy and successful life.
What is the creative writing task in this chapter?
The creative writing task is a letter-writing exercise where students fill in the blanks to complete a letter from a student to his father, seeking permission and money for an educational trip.
Who is the letter written to and from in the exercise?
The letter is written from a student named Animesh to his father.
What is the purpose of the letter?
The purpose of the letter is to seek permission and financial support (rupees) from the father for an educational trip to Arunachal Pradesh with teachers and classmates.
What skills does this chapter help develop?
This chapter helps develop reading comprehension skills for unread passages and formal letter-writing skills in Sanskrit.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Abhyaswaan Bhav-II — Chapter 14 — अभ्यासवान् भव. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.