mf(ikA)n. effective, efficient, productive of (gen. or comp.), accomplishing, fulfilling, completing, perfecting, finishing, [MBh.]; [Kāv.] &c.
energizing (said of the fire supposed to burn within the heart and direct the faculty of volition), [Suśr.]
adapted to any purpose, useful, advantageous, [MBh.]; [Pur.]
effecting by magic, magical, [Pañcat.]; [Rājat.]
demonstrating, conclusive, proving, [Sarvad.]
m. an assistant, [Kāv.]
an efficient or skilful person, (esp.) an adept, magician, [Kathās.]
a worshipper, [Mālatīm.]
n. (prob.) = sādhana, proof, argument, [Kap.]