anidhma

 In Sanskrit, "Anidhma" (अनिध्म) primarily means "without fuel" or "requiring no fuel," as seen in classical texts like the Rig Veda.

Etymology and Structure

"Anidhma" is a compound formed from the negative prefix “an-” 

(meaning “without”) and “idhma” (fuel or combustible material).

Grammatically, it functions as an adjective and can appear in

masculine, feminine, or neuter forms depending on 

context 

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Usage in Classical Texts

The word occurs in the Rig Veda (for example, II.35.4 and X.30.4)

to describe objects or entities that exist or function independently 

of fuel, emphasizing inherent energy or self-sufficiency 

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As a descriptive term, it is used metaphorically in Vedic literature 

to convey entities that do not require external sustenance to 

operate, often in the context of fire or energy-related symbolism.

Summary

• Literal translation: Without fuel, not requiring fuel 

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• Grammatical information: Adjective; masculine, feminine, or 
• neuter forms exist.
• Contextual use: Often applied to describe Vedic fire, energy, or 
• substances that are self-sustaining in ancient Hindu texts 

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In essence, "Anidhma" conveys the idea of self-sufficiency o

r innate energy, with its primary literal sense being "fuel-less" 

in Sanskrit.