f. 1 Full growth or development, maturity, perfection.

2 Growth, increase.

3 Greatness, grandeur, elevation, dignity; Vikr. 1. 15.

4 Boldness, audacity.

5 Pride, arrogance, self-confidence.

6 Controversy, discussion.

7 Zeal, exertion, enterprize. Comp. vādaḥ 1. a grandiloquent or pompous speech.

2. a bold assertion.