NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit Deepakam: Chapter 10 — दशमः पाठः । बुद्धिः सर्वार्थसाधिका
This chapter, 'बुद्धिः सर्वार्थसाधिका' (Intelligence Achieves All Goals) from NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit Deepakam, emphasizes the importance of intelligent behavior for a good life. It highlights that intelligence can make difficult tasks easy and help overcome strong opponents. The story narrates how rabbits, disturbed by elephants near their burrows, devised a plan using their intelligence. The rabbit king convinced the elephant leader that the lake was the abode of the moon god, whose reflection appeared in the water. Seeing the reflection, the elephants believed the rabbits and left, allowing the rabbits to live peacefully. The chapter concludes by reinforcing the proverb that intelligence is the achiever of all goals, demonstrating that intellect is superior to physical strength.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Deepakam |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — दशमः पाठः । बुद्धिः सर्वार्थसाधिका |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 280 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of intelligence in problem-solving.
- Recognize that intelligence is more powerful than physical strength.
- Learn to devise strategies to overcome challenges.
- Appreciate the value of wisdom in achieving goals.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| बुद्धिपूर्वकः | Intelligent, thoughtful |
| आवश्यकः | Necessary |
| सपर्यायाः | Competition |
| प्रतिपक्ः | Opponent |
| बुद्धिबलसय | Of intelligence |
| सरोवरः | Lake |
| पिपासाकुलं | Thirsty |
| शशक-बिलानि | Rabbit burrows |
| क्षतविक्षताः | Injured, wounded |
| चिन्तामगनाः | Engrossed in worry |
| शशकराजः | King of rabbits |
| प्रतिबिमबं | Reflection |
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Practice questions
- कठिनं कार्यं केन सहजं भवति? Answer: बुद्धिपूर्वकं व्यवहारेण कठिनं कार्यं सहजं भवति।
- गजानां परिभ्रमणेन केषां हानिः भवति स्म? Answer: गजानां परिभ्रमणेन शशकानां हानिः भवति स्म।
- शशकराजः गजराजं किम् अवदत्? Answer: शशकराजः गजराजं अवदत् यत् सरोवरः चन्द्रस्य वासस्थानम् अस्ति।
- गजराजः जले किम् अपश्यत्? Answer: गजराजः जले चन्द्रस्य प्रतिबिम्बम् अपश्यत्।
- अन्ते शशकाः कथम् निवसन्ति स्म? Answer: अन्ते शशकाः सुखेन निवसन्ति स्म।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main message of the chapter 'बुद्धिः सर्वार्थसाधिका'?
The main message is that intelligence is the key to achieving all goals and is more powerful than physical strength.
Why were the rabbits in trouble?
The rabbits were in trouble because the elephants' movements near their burrows caused them harm and death.
How did the rabbits solve their problem?
The rabbits, led by their king, used their intelligence to trick the elephants into believing the lake was the moon's abode, causing them to leave.
What did the elephant king see in the lake?
The elephant king saw the reflection of the moon in the lake.
What proverb is reinforced by this story?
The proverb 'बुद्धिः सर्वार्थसाधिका' (Intelligence achieves all goals) is reinforced by this story.
Which class and subject is this chapter from?
This chapter is from NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit, Book Deepakam.
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NCERT Class 6 Sanskrit — Deepakam — Chapter 10 — दशमः पाठः । बुद्धिः सर्वार्थसाधिका. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.