NCERT Class 7 Sanskrit Deepakam: Chapter 4 — न लभ्यते चेत् आम्लं द्राक्षााफलम्
This chapter, titled 'न लभ्यते चेत् आम्लं द्राक्षाफलम्' (If Sour Grapes Are Not Found), introduces students to a Sanskrit story presented in a song-like format. The text begins with a dialogue between students and a teacher about a picture depicting a fox wanting to eat grapes but being unable to. The teacher suggests singing the story in Sanskrit and acting it out. The narrative then describes a fox going into the forest, driven by thirst and hunger. Despite searching everywhere, the fox finds nothing, becoming tired and sad. It looks left, right, forward, and backward, feeling thirsty and sweating. The chapter focuses on simple vocabulary and sentence structures, encouraging students to engage with the story through song and action, thereby enhancing their understanding and retention of Sanskrit.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Deepakam |
| Chapter | Chapter 4 — न लभ्यते चेत् आम्लं द्राक्षााफलम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 167 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the story 'न लभ्यते चेत् आम्लं द्राक्षाफलम्' in Sanskrit.
- Learn basic Sanskrit vocabulary related to animals, nature, and emotions.
- Engage with Sanskrit language through song and dramatic enactment.
- Develop comprehension skills in Sanskrit narrative texts.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| शृगालः | fox |
| द्राक्षाफलानि | grapes |
| पिपासा | thirst |
| बुभुक्षा | hunger |
| वनं | forest |
| लभते | finds/obtains |
| श्रान्तः | tired |
| खिन्नः | sad/dejected |
| स्वेदः | sweat |
| तृषा | thirst |
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Practice questions
- चित्र में क्या है? Answer: चित्र में एक शृगाल (लोमड़ी) और द्राक्षाफल (अंगूर) हैं।
- शृगाल वन में क्यों गया? Answer: शृगाल पिपासा (प्यास) और बुभुक्षा (भूख) के कारण वन में गया।
- वन में शृगाल को क्या मिला? Answer: वन में शृगाल को कुछ भी नहीं मिला।
- शृगाल कैसा महसूस कर रहा था? Answer: शृगाल श्रान्त (थका हुआ) और खिन्न (उदास) महसूस कर रहा था।
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of 'न लभ्यते चेत् आम्लं द्राक्षाफलम्'?
The title translates to 'If sour grapes are not found', suggesting a story about unattainable desires.
What is the main theme of this chapter?
The chapter introduces a story about a fox's search for food in the forest, highlighting themes of thirst, hunger, and disappointment.
How is the story presented in the chapter?
The story is presented in a song-like format, encouraging students to sing and act it out.
What kind of vocabulary is introduced?
Basic Sanskrit vocabulary related to animals (fox), nature (forest), physical needs (thirst, hunger), and emotions (tired, sad) is introduced.
What is the role of the teacher in this chapter?
The teacher guides the students, initiates the discussion about the picture, and suggests learning the story through song and action.
Which class is this chapter for?
This chapter is for Class 7 students studying Sanskrit under the NCERT/CBSE curriculum.
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NCERT Class 7 Sanskrit — Deepakam — Chapter 4 — न लभ्यते चेत् आम्लं द्राक्षााफलम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.