Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s15.26

v1.c3.s15.26

Chardis occurs often in the Rigveda,¹ and occasionally later,² denoting a secure dwelling-place. The word appears to be incorrectly written, because the metre shows that the first syllable is always short. Roth³ accordingly suggested that Chadis should be read instead. But Chadis means ‘roof,’ while Chardis never has that sense. Bartholomae⁴ is therefore probably right in suggesting some other form, such as Chaḍis.