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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."

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In plain EnglishThe Hindu idea of sacred feminine power or energy that drives the universe.

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Etymology

From Sanskrit शक्ति (śakti), meaning "power" or "energy."

Origin: Sanskrit

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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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