Shaktism

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A Hindu sect worshiping Shakti: Shaktism is a major tradition within Hinduism that focuses on the worship of Shakti, the Divine Mother or Goddess, as the supreme being or ultimate reality.
    • The worship of Shakti as the wife of Shiva: This definition emphasizes a theological perspective where Shakti, the goddess of power, is venerated as the consort and active energy of the god Shiva.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Shaktism is one of the three primary Hindu traditions, alongside Shaivism and Vaishnavism.
    • The temple's rituals are deeply influenced by the principles of Shaktism.
    • In Shaktism, the goddess is seen as the dynamic force behind all creation.
Advanced Usage

  • "Philosophical Shaktism": Refers to the theological and metaphysical aspects of the tradition, which often involve complex scriptures like the Devi Mahatmya.

    • Philosophical Shaktism explores the concept of the goddess as the source of all cosmic energy.

  • "Tantric Shaktism": Denotes practices within the tradition that incorporate esoteric rituals and meditative techniques.

    • Tantric Shaktism uses rituals to harness spiritual power.
Variants and Related Words

  • Shakta (n): An adherent or practitioner of Shaktism.

    • She is a devout Shakta who visits the temple daily.

  • Shakti (n): The Hindu goddess of power, the central deity of Shaktism; also refers to the concept of divine feminine creative power.

    • The concept of Shakti is fundamental to this faith.
Synonyms
  • Shaktaism: An alternative term for Shaktism.
  • Goddess worship: A general term describing the veneration of female deities, which is central to Shaktism.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • "The path of Shakti": A phrase referring to the spiritual practice and worldview of Shaktism.
    • He has dedicated his life to following the path of Shakti.
Noun
  1. worship of Shakti as the wife of Shiva
  2. a Hindu sect worshiping Shakti

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