acchidrodhnī

 Acchidrodhnī (अच्छिद्रोध्नी) in Sanskrit refers to a cow with a faultless or intact udder, as mentioned in the Rig Veda (10.133.7).

Definition and Etymology

The word acchidrodhnī is composed of two parts: a-cchidra, where 

a- indicates negation and cchidra means "hole" or "fault," and udhnī 

refers to the udder. Therefore, acchidrodhnī literally translates to

"having an undamaged, flawless udder"

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Usage in Sanskrit Literature

This term is attested in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest Vedic texts, 

specifically in verse 10.133.7, highlighting the ideal of a healthy cow

used in ritual and daily life in ancient India 

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The adjective form is feminine, as it describes the udder of a cow 

(gauḥ), which is grammatically feminine in Sanskrit.

Cultural Context

In Vedic culture, cows were highly valued, and descriptions of their 

physical perfection, such as having acchidrodhnī attributes, were

significant in religious rituals and symbolic representations 

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The term emphasizes purity, health, and suitability for milk production,

reflecting both practical and symbolic importance.

Additional References

• Listed in traditional Sanskrit-English lexicons such as Monier-Williams,
• confirming its meaning and grammatical gender 

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• Alternative spellings include Acchidra-udhni, but the meaning 
• remains consistent across sources 

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In summary, acchidrodhnī signifies a cow possessing a perfect, 

undamaged udder and is a classical Sanskrit descriptor found in 

Vedic literature, particularly for the Rig Veda, illustrating both 

linguistic precision and cultural values related to cattle.