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Shakti
Shakti (noun) means In Hindu belief, the divine feminine energy or creative power seen as animating the universe, sometimes personified as a goddess. Example: “Devotees spoke of Shakti as the force behind all creation and change.”
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In Hindu belief, the divine feminine energy or creative power seen as animating the universe, sometimes personified as a goddess.
"Devotees spoke of Shakti as the force behind all creation and change."
"The temple was dedicated to Shakti in her fierce and gentle forms alike."
How to use Shakti
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Hindu idea of sacred feminine power or energy that drives the universe.
Common pairings
the goddess Shakti
divine shakti
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Etymology
From Sanskrit शक्ति (śakti), meaning "power" or "energy."
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What does “Shakti” mean?
The word “Shakti” means in Hindu belief, the divine feminine energy or creative power seen as animating the universe, sometimes personified as a goddess. In plain terms, the Hindu idea of sacred feminine power or energy that drives the universe.
How do you use “Shakti” in a sentence?
Here is “Shakti” used in a sentence: “Devotees spoke of Shakti as the force behind all creation and change.”
What part of speech is “Shakti”?
“Shakti” is a noun.
Where does the word “Shakti” come from?
The word “Shakti” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit शक्ति (śakti), meaning "power" or "energy.".
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