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The Hindu concept or personification of the divine feminine aspect, sometimes referred to as 'The Divine Mother'. Shakti represents the active, dynamic principles of feminine power.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Hinduism
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noun
the divine force that pervades the universe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Hinduism, uncountable
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noun
the female or generative principle; wife of Siva and a benevolent form of Devi
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Sakti
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Broader terms: Hindu deity
History
From Sanskrit शक्ति (śákti, “power, energy”).
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