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Chapter 4: सा देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता
"सा देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता" (Sa Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shaktirupena Samsthita) takes its title from a famous hymn to the Goddess, which says she dwells in all beings in the form of strength. The lesson, of about eleven pages, probably explores the idea of shakti, strength, and respect for women and women's power. Students chant the verses and discuss the theme. It links with the Physical Education chapter on women in sports and with the Class 8 Sanskrit lessons on courage.
This is chapter 4 of 10 in Rishikulya, the Class 9 Sanskrit Additional textbook, and begins on page 34 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "वैद्यवृत्तिश्चतुर्विधा" and is followed by "पञ्च शीलानि आचरेम, आदर्शसमाजं रचयेम". In English the title reads roughly: That goddess dwells in all beings in the form of strength.
In "सा देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता", students move from sounds and words to sentences and short texts and verses. Matching, filling blanks, forming sentences and speaking in pairs are useful activities. The teacher can connect new Sanskrit words with Hindi and other Indian languages, since many are shared, which helps students guess meanings and builds confidence.
After the lesson on "सा देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता", ask your child to say or write two or three new Sanskrit words and what they mean. Looking for similar words in Hindi or the home language is a useful game.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.