NCERT Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam: Chapter 2 — द्वितीयः पाठः । अल्पानामपि वस्तूनं संहतिः कार्यसाधिका
This chapter, 'The combination of even small things achieves the task,' from NCERT Class 8 Sanskrit Deepakam, narrates a story of friends visiting Uttarakhand during the monsoon. They face a perilous situation at Gauri Kund when heavy rain, darkness, a flooded river, and a landslide cut off their path to Kedarnath. Stranded and scared, their leader Sudhir encourages them to remain calm and find a solution. Despite Dinesh's despair and Suresh's doubt about undertaking the impossible task, Sudhir instills confidence, stating that with self-belief and unity, they can achieve the impossible, ensuring both their goal and safety. He then prepares to share a story from Hitopadesha to illustrate this point. The chapter emphasizes the power of unity and self-confidence in overcoming adversity, a valuable lesson for CBSE students.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 8 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Deepakam |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 — द्वितीयः पाठः । अल्पानामपि वस्तूनं संहतिः कार्यसाधिका |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 215 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of unity and self-confidence in difficult situations.
- Learn new Sanskrit vocabulary related to nature, travel, and emotions.
- Analyze narrative structure and character interactions.
- Appreciate moral stories that teach life lessons.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ग्रीष्मावकाशे | during summer vacation |
| पुणयक्षेत्रदर्शनाय | for visiting holy places |
| उत्तराखण्डम् | Uttarakhand |
| वर्षारमभकालः | beginning of the rainy season |
| गौरीकुण्ड | Gauri Kund (a place name) |
| श्रीकेदारक्षेत्रम् | Shri Kedarnath region |
| वृष्टिः | rain |
| अन्धकारः | darkness |
| सेतुः | bridge |
| पर्वतसखलनं | landslide |
| धैर्यम् | courage/patience |
| आत्मविश्वासबलेन | by the strength of self-confidence |
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Practice questions
- मित्रों ने ग्रीष्मावकाश में कहाँ जाने का निश्चय किया? Answer: मित्रों ने ग्रीष्मावकाश में पुण्यक्षेत्रदर्शनाय देवभूमि उत्तराखण्डम् जाने का निश्चय किया।
- गौरीकुण्ड में मित्रों को किस समस्या का सामना करना पड़ा? Answer: गौरीकुण्ड में मित्रों को तेज वर्षा, अंधकार, नदी के तीव्र जलवेग से टूटे सेतु और पर्वतसखलन जैसी समस्याओं का सामना करना पड़ा।
- सुधीर ने विपत्तिकाल में मित्रों को क्या करने को कहा? Answer: सुधीर ने विपत्तिकाल में धैर्य धारण कर किसी उपाय को सोचने के लिए कहा।
- सुधीर के अनुसार कौन सा कार्य भी संभव हो सकता है? Answer: सुधीर के अनुसार, आत्मविश्वास और एकता के बल पर असंभव कार्य भी संभव हो सकता है।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 8 Sanskrit Chapter 2?
The main theme is that the combination of even small things can achieve a great task, emphasizing unity and self-confidence in overcoming challenges.
Where did the friends go during their summer vacation?
The friends went to the holy land of Uttarakhand during their summer vacation.
What natural disaster did the friends encounter?
They encountered heavy rain, darkness, a flooded river that broke the bridge, and a landslide.
Who encouraged the friends during the crisis?
Their leader, Sudhir, encouraged the friends to remain calm and find a solution.
What lesson does Sudhir want to convey through the story?
Sudhir wants to convey that with self-confidence and unity, even impossible tasks can be accomplished.
What is the meaning of 'अल्पानामपि वस्तूनां संहतिः कार्यसाधिका'?
It translates to 'The combination of even small things achieves the task' or 'Unity of small things is effective'.
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NCERT Class 8 Sanskrit — Deepakam — Chapter 2 — द्वितीयः पाठः । अल्पानामपि वस्तूनं संहतिः कार्यसाधिका. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.