NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit Deepakam: Chapter 2 — द्वितीयः पाठः । संयुक्त-व्यञ्जनानि
This chapter, 'Sanyukt-Vyanjani' (Compound Consonants) from NCERT's Deepakam for Class 6 Sanskrit, explains the formation and usage of compound consonants. It details how two or more consonant sounds merge to form a single unit, providing examples like 'क्ष' (क् + ष + अ), 'त्र' (त् + र् + अ), and 'ज्ञ' (ज् + ञ् + अ). The chapter illustrates various combinations such as 'क्य', 'क्र', 'द्म', 'र्ण', 'न्द्र', 'ष्ट्र', 'न्त्र', 'न्ध्य', and 'ष्ठ्य', clarifying that these are not new letters but specific writing styles of combined consonants. It also introduces 'Varn-Viyog' (Letter Separation), demonstrating how to break down words into their constituent sounds, including vowels and consonants, with examples like 'अजः' (अ + ज् + अ + ः) and 'वाक्यम्' (व् + आ + क् + य् + अ + म्). This chapter is crucial for understanding Sanskrit word structure and pronunciation for CBSE students.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Deepakam |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 — द्वितीयः पाठः । संयुक्त-व्यञ्जनानि |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 3 minutes |
| Word count | 552 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of compound consonants (sanyukt-vyanjani).
- Identify and form common compound consonants in Sanskrit.
- Learn the specific writing styles for compound consonants.
- Understand and practice letter separation (varn-viyog) for Sanskrit words.
- Improve Sanskrit vocabulary and word structure comprehension.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| द्वितीयः पाठः । संयुक्त-व्यञ्जनानि | Compound consonants |
| व्यञ्जन-वर्ण | Consonant letter |
| मेलनेन | By joining/merging |
| पत्रम् | Letter (written) |
| ज्ञानम् | Knowledge |
| विद्या | Education/Knowledge |
| चाणक्यः | Chanakya (a name) |
| क्रमः | Order/Sequence |
| पद्मम् | Lotus |
| उष्ट्र: | Camel |
| सन्ध्या | Evening/Twilight |
| वर्ण-वियोगः | Letter separation |
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Practice questions
- संयुक्त-व्यञ्जनस्य एकं उदाहरणं लिखत। Answer: त्र (त् + र् + अ)
- 'ज्ञानम्' इति शब्दस्य वर्ण-वियोगं कुरुत। Answer: ज् + ञ् + आ + न् + अ + म्
- 'पत्रम्' इति शब्दः केन संयुक्त-व्यञ्जनेन आरभते? Answer: प् + त् + र्
- 'विद्या' इति शब्दस्य वर्ण-वियोगं कुरुत। Answer: व् + इ + द् + य् + आ
- द्वयोः बहूनां वा व्यञ्जन-वर्णानां मेलनेन किं भवति? Answer: द्वितीयः पाठः । संयुक्त-व्यञ्जनानि
Frequently asked questions
What are Sanyukt-Vyanjani in Sanskrit?
Sanyukt-Vyanjani are compound consonants formed by the merging of two or more consonant sounds in Sanskrit.
What is Varn-Viyog?
Varn-Viyog is the process of separating a Sanskrit word into its individual constituent sounds, including vowels and consonants.
Give an example of a compound consonant.
Examples include 'क्ष' (formed from क् + ष + अ), 'त्र' (formed from त् + र् + अ), and 'ज्ञ' (formed from ज् + ञ् + अ).
Are compound consonants new letters?
No, compound consonants are not new letters but specific writing styles of combined consonant sounds.
How is the word 'पत्रम्' broken down?
The word 'पत्रम्' is broken down as: प् + अ + त् + र् + अ + म्.
What is the significance of this chapter for Class 6 students?
This chapter helps students understand the fundamental structure of Sanskrit words, pronunciation, and correct spelling, which is essential for CBSE curriculum.
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NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit — Deepakam — Chapter 2 — द्वितीयः पाठः । संयुक्त-व्यञ्जनानि. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.