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Chapter 7: धर्मश्च व्यवहारश्च चरित्रं राजशासनम्
"धर्मश्च व्यवहारश्च चरित्रं राजशासनम्" (Dharmashcha Vyavaharashcha Charitram Rajashasanam) lists dharma, procedure, conduct and the king's order, which in the classical legal tradition are the four bases on which a case may be decided. The lesson, of about twelve pages, likely introduces these ideas of law and justice. Students read, learn the vocabulary of law and discuss how justice is reached. It links with the Social Science chapters on the judiciary and governance.
This is chapter 7 of 10 in Rishikulya, the Class 9 Sanskrit Additional textbook, and begins on page 70 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "समर्थेन कृषिः कार्या लोकानां हितकाम्यया" and is followed by "यक्ष-युधिष्ठिरसंवादः". In English the title reads roughly: Dharma, conduct, character and the rule of the king.
In "धर्मश्च व्यवहारश्च चरित्रं राजशासनम्", 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 "धर्मश्च व्यवहारश्च चरित्रं राजशासनम्", 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.