vikas
vi-√ kas (also incorrectly written vi-kaS ) cl. 1. P. -kasati , to burst, become split or divided or rent asunder, Suśr. ( cf. vi/-kasta ); to open, expand, blossom, bloom, MBh. ; Kāv. &c. ( cf. vikasita ); to shine, be bright, beam (with joy &c.), Kāv. ; VarBṛS. ; to spread out, extend, increase, MBh. ; Kāv. ; Suśr. : Caus. -kAsayati , to cause to open or blow or expand or shine, Kāv. ; Kathās.