NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit Deepakam: Chapter 3 — तृतीयः पाठः । "ए" कः ? "ए" एषः कः ? एतत् किम् ?
This chapter, 'एषः कः ? एषा का ? एतत् किम् ?' (Who is this? Who is this? What is this?), from the NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit textbook 'Deepakam', introduces students to the fundamental concepts of gender and number in Sanskrit grammar. It systematically presents the declension of nouns in masculine (पुंलिङ्गम्), feminine (स्त्रीलिङ्गम्), and neuter (नपुसकाल) genders, illustrating singular (एकवचनम्), dual (द्विवचनम्), and plural (बहुवचनम्) forms. Examples like बालकः (boy), बालिका (girl), and पत्रम् (leaf) are used to demonstrate these grammatical structures. The chapter aims to build a strong foundation in Sanskrit vocabulary and grammar, enabling students to understand and form basic Sanskrit sentences, crucial for their CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Deepakam |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 — तृतीयः पाठः । "ए" कः ? "ए" एषः कः ? एतत् किम् ? |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 379 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify and differentiate between masculine, feminine, and neuter genders in Sanskrit nouns.
- Understand and apply singular, dual, and plural forms of nouns.
- Recognize basic Sanskrit vocabulary related to common objects and beings.
- Form simple Sanskrit sentences using correct noun forms.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| पुंलिङ्गम् | Masculine gender |
| स्त्रीलिङ्गम् | Feminine gender |
| नपुसकाल | Neuter gender |
| एकवचनम् | Singular number |
| द्विवचनम् | Dual number |
| बहुवचनम् | Plural number |
| बालकः | Boy (singular) |
| बालिका | Girl (singular) |
| पत्रम् | Leaf (singular) |
| गजः | Elephant (singular) |
| अजा | Goat (female, singular) |
| चक्रम् | Wheel (singular) |
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Practice questions
- पुंलिङ्गम् का एकवचन रूप क्या है? Answer: बालकः
- स्त्रीलिङ्गम् का द्विवचन रूप क्या है? Answer: बालिके
- नपुसकाल का बहुवचन रूप क्या है? Answer: पत्राणि / चक्राणि / पुस्तकानि
- गजः का बहुवचन रूप क्या है? Answer: गजाः
Frequently asked questions
What are the three genders in Sanskrit?
The three genders in Sanskrit are पुंलिङ्गम् (Masculine), स्त्रीलिङ्गम् (Feminine), and नपुसकाल (Neuter).
What are the number forms in Sanskrit?
Sanskrit has three number forms: एकवचनम् (Singular), द्विवचनम् (Dual), and बहुवचनम् (Plural).
Give an example of a masculine noun in singular form.
बालकः (boy) is an example of a masculine noun in singular form.
Give an example of a feminine noun in plural form.
बालिकाः (girls) is an example of a feminine noun in plural form.
What does 'पत्रम्' mean?
'पत्रम्' means 'leaf' in Sanskrit and is a neuter gender noun in singular form.
How is the dual form of 'गजः' (elephant) formed?
The dual form of 'गजः' is 'गजौ'.
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NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit — Deepakam — Chapter 3 — तृतीयः पाठः । "ए" कः ? "ए" एषः कः ? एतत् किम् ?. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.