NCERT Class 9 Sanskrit Sharada: Chapter 9 — नवमःः पाठःः
This chapter, titled "Krtam Pratikrtam Bhuyadesa Dharmh Sanatanh," is an excerpt from the Sanskrit play "Ekachakram" by Mahamahopadhyaya Shri Ranganath Sharma, based on the Mahabharata. It focuses on the episode of Bakasura's slaying. The Pandavas are residing in Ekachakra city. Kunti learns from a grieving Brahmin family that their turn has come to offer a sacrifice to the demon Bakasura, who lives in a nearby mountain. According to a pact, one citizen must voluntarily become the demon's meal daily. Kunti, upon hearing this, vows that one of her sons will face the demon. Bhima, understanding the situation and the debt of gratitude owed to the host family, prepares to confront Bakasura. The excerpt highlights the plight of the citizens and Bhima's readiness to protect them, showcasing the eternal principle of reciprocal action in dharma.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 9 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Sharada |
| Chapter | Chapter 9 — नवमःः पाठःः |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 219 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the story of Bakasura's slaying from the Mahabharata.
- Learn about the concept of dharma and reciprocal action (pratikrita).
- Analyze the characters of Kunti and Bhima in this context.
- Improve Sanskrit reading comprehension of dramatic excerpts.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| इतिहास-ग्रन्थौ | Two historical texts |
| लघुरूपकम् | A short play |
| कथावस्तु | Story plot |
| उद्धृतः | Excerpted/Quoted |
| निवसन्ति | Are residing |
| रोदनध्वनिं | Sound of crying |
| पृच्छति | Asks |
| शोकाकुलेन | Overcome with grief |
| सन्धि-नियय | Treaty/Agreement |
| पर्याययेण | By turn |
| भक्यं | Food/Meal |
| बलिदानस्य | Of sacrifice |
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Practice questions
- महाभारतम् अवलम्ब्य केन विरचितम् एकचक्रम् इति लघुरूपकम् अस्ति? Answer: महामहोपाध्याययेन श्रीरङ्गनाथशर्मणा विरचितम् एकचक्रम् इति लघुरूपकम् अस्ति।
- एकचक्रनगरे पाण्डवाः कुत्र निवसन्ति? Answer: एकचक्रनगरे पाण्डवाः कस्यचित् ब्राह्मणस्य गृहे निवसन्ति।
- बकासुरस्य भक्यं भवेत् इति निययस्य किं फलम् आसीत्? Answer: सन्धि-नियय-नुसारं प्रतिदिनं कश् चित् नगरवासी सवेच्छयया असुरस्य भक्यं भवेत्।
- कुन्ती बकासुरस्य समीपं कः गन्तुम् उद्युक्तः भवति? Answer: कुन्ती पुत्रः भीमः बकासुरस्य समीपं गन्तुम् उद्युक्तः भवति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 9 Sanskrit Chapter 9?
The chapter focuses on the Bakasura episode from the Mahabharata, highlighting themes of dharma and reciprocal action (pratikrita).
Who is the author of the play 'Ekachakram' from which this chapter is excerpted?
The play 'Ekachakram' is by Mahamahopadhyaya Shri Ranganath Sharma.
Where were the Pandavas residing when this event occurred?
The Pandavas were residing in the house of a Brahmin in Ekachakra city.
What was the pact with the demon Bakasura?
The pact was that one citizen of Ekachakra city would voluntarily become the demon's meal each day, by turn.
What did Kunti vow upon hearing about the plight of the Brahmin family?
Kunti vowed that one of her sons would go to face Bakasura.
Who prepares to fight Bakasura in this chapter?
Bhima, Kunti's son, prepares to fight Bakasura.
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NCERT Class 9 Sanskrit — Sharada — Chapter 9 — नवमःः पाठःः. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.