NCERT Class 9 Sanskrit Sharada: Chapter 7 — परिशिष्टम्
This chapter, 'उपायं चिन्तयेत् प्राज्ञस्तथापायं च चिन्तयेत्' (A wise person should think of a solution and also a counter-solution), from NCERT's Class 9 Sanskrit textbook 'Sharada', presents a moral tale. It begins with a dialogue between a mother and son about found money, emphasizing the importance of returning lost property. The mother then narrates a story from the Panchatantra about two friends, Dharmabuddhi and Papabuddhi. Papabuddhi, driven by greed and poverty, deceives Dharmabuddhi to gain wealth. The story highlights the consequences of deceit and the value of righteousness. It teaches students about ethical conduct, the importance of earning wealth honestly, and the wisdom of considering all aspects of a situation, crucial for their understanding of Sanskrit literature and CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 9 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Sharada |
| Chapter | Chapter 7 — परिशिष्टम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 258 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the moral implications of finding lost property.
- Analyze the characters of Dharmabuddhi and Papabuddhi.
- Learn about the importance of honesty and righteousness in earning wealth.
- Appreciate the wisdom conveyed through Panchatantra stories.
- Improve Sanskrit reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| धनम् | wealth, money |
| प्रत्यर्पणीयम् | should be returned |
| क्रीडनकानि | toys |
| गणनीययम् | should be counted |
| पञ्चतन्त्रस्य | of Panchatantra |
| श्राश्रावययामि | I will narrate |
| धर्मबुद्धिः | righteous intellect |
| पापबुद्धिः | wicked intellect |
| मित्रम् | friend |
| दरिद्रतयया | due to poverty |
| देशान्तरं | another country/region |
| अर्जयित्वा | having earned |
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Practice questions
- मार्गे पतितं धनं किं कर्तव्यम्? Answer: मार्गे पतितं धनं तस्मै एव प्रत्यर्पणीयम् यस्य अस्ति।
- धर्मबुद्धिः कस्य कथां श्राश्रावययामास? Answer: धर्मबुद्धिः पञ्चतन्त्रस्य कथां श्राश्रावययामास।
- पापबुद्धिः किम् अचिन्तयत्? Answer: पापबुद्धिः अचिन्तयत् यत् सः मूर्खः दरिद्रः च अस्ति, अतः सः धर्मबुद्धिं त्यक्त्वा अन्यं देशं गच्छामि।
- देशान्तरं गत्वा किं करणीयम् इति पापबुद्धिः अवदत्? Answer: देशान्तरं गत्वा धनम् अर्जयित्वा आगच्ाव इति पापबुद्धिः अवदत्।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main moral of the chapter 'उपायं चिन्तयेत् प्राज्ञस्तथापायं च चिन्तयेत्'?
The main moral is that a wise person should always consider solutions and counter-solutions, and that honesty and righteousness are paramount, especially in earning wealth.
Who are the two friends in the story?
The two friends are Dharmabuddhi (righteous intellect) and Papabuddhi (wicked intellect).
What did Papabuddhi plan to do?
Papabuddhi planned to deceive Dharmabuddhi, gain wealth by his association, and then abandon him.
Why did Papabuddhi want to travel to another country?
Papabuddhi wanted to travel to another country to earn wealth, believing it would provide new experiences and opportunities.
What is the significance of the mother's initial dialogue?
The initial dialogue sets the moral tone by emphasizing the importance of returning found property to its rightful owner.
From which collection of stories is this tale?
This tale is from the Panchatantra.
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NCERT Class 9 Sanskrit — Sharada — Chapter 7 — परिशिष्टम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.