NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Vyakaranavithi: Chapter 12 — पत्रम्
This chapter, 'पत्रम्' (Letter) from NCERT's Class 10 Sanskrit Vyakaranavithi, focuses on the composition and format of formal letters. It provides two examples: one for requesting leave due to illness (रुग्णताया: कारणणात् अवकाशप्राप्तये) and another for requesting fee concession (शुल्कक्षमापनार्थं). Both letters are addressed to the Principal (प्रधानाचार्यं प्रति) and follow a structured format including the recipient's address, subject line, salutation, body detailing the request and reasons, and a closing with the sender's details. The chapter emphasizes the importance of clear and respectful communication in formal writing, a key skill for CBSE students in Sanskrit.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Vyakaranavithi |
| Chapter | Chapter 12 — पत्रम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 142 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the format of formal letters in Sanskrit.
- Learn to draft a letter requesting leave due to illness.
- Learn to draft a letter requesting fee concession.
- Practice formal address and respectful language in writing.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| पत्रम् | Letter |
| रुग्णताया: | Of illness |
| अवकाशप्राप्तये | For obtaining leave |
| प्रधानाचार्यं | To the Principal |
| निवेदनम् | Request |
| शिरोवेदनया | With headache |
| पीडित: | Suffering |
| शुल्कक्षमापनार्थं | For fee concession |
| मासिकवेतनम् | Monthly salary |
| कुटुम्बस्यय | Of the family |
| निर्वाह: | Livelihood |
| काठिन्येयेन | With difficulty |
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Practice questions
- अवकाशप्राप्तये प्रधानाचार्यं प्रति पत्रस्य विषयः कः अस्ति? Answer: अवकाशप्राप्तये निवेदनम्।
- शुल्कक्षमापनार्थं पत्रे छात्रस्य पिता किं करोति? Answer: छात्रस्य पिता विद्यालये द्वारपालः अस्ति।
- पत्रे 'सविनयं निवेदनमस्ति यत्' इत्यस्य अर्थः कः? Answer: It is humbly requested that...
- औपचारिकपत्रेषु सम्बोधनम् किं भवति? Answer: मान्यवरा: / महोदया:
Frequently asked questions
What is the main purpose of NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Chapter 1?
The chapter 'पत्रम्' teaches students the format and content for writing formal letters in Sanskrit, specifically for requesting leave and fee concessions.
Who are the letters addressed to in this chapter?
The letters are addressed to the Principal (प्रधानाचार्यं) of a school.
What are the two types of letters demonstrated in the chapter?
The chapter demonstrates a letter for requesting leave due to illness and a letter for requesting fee concession.
What is the meaning of 'रुग्णताया: कारणणात् अवकाशप्राप्तये'?
It means 'for obtaining leave due to illness'.
What is the meaning of 'शुल्कक्षमापनार्थं निवेदनम्'?
It means 'request for fee concession'.
What is the standard closing for a formal letter in Sanskrit as shown in the chapter?
The standard closing is 'भवतां विनीत: शिष्य:' followed by the student's name and class.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Vyakaranavithi — Chapter 12 — पत्रम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.