várdhanī (ī), f. a broom, brush, [L.]
a water-jar of a partic. shape, [Pur.]; [Hcat.] (cf. vārdhani)
the act of increasing, increase, growth, prosperity, success, [MBh.]; [R.]
enlarging magnifying, strengthening, promoting, [KātyŚr.]; [Hit.]
a means of strengthening, restorative, comfort, [RV.]
educating, rearing, [Kathās.]