Definition

Noun: - Hindu mother goddess; supreme power in the universe: In Hinduism, Devi is the supreme goddess, representing the divine feminine and the creative, dynamic energy (Shakti) of the universe. - Wife or embodiment of the female energy of Siva: Devi is often described as the consort of the god Shiva and is the personification of his active, feminine power. This energy can manifest in both benevolent and fearsome forms.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Devī is worshipped in many forms across India.
  • The temple is dedicated to the goddess Devi.
  • In this myth, Devi appears as a fierce warrior to defeat evil.

Advanced Usage

• "The Great Goddess": A common epithet for Devi, emphasizing her supreme status over all other deities.
  • The text describes the victory of the Great Goddess, Devi, over the buffalo demon.
• As a concept of divine feminine power (Shakti): The term can refer to the abstract principle of cosmic energy.
  • The philosophy centers on the worship of Devi as the source of all creation.

Variants and Related Words

• Shakti (n): The fundamental cosmic energy, often personified as Devi.
  • Shiva is pure consciousness, while Shakti (Devi) is the active force.
• Mahadevi (n): Meaning "Great Goddess," another name for the supreme Devi.
  • The hymn praises Mahadevi as the mother of the world.

Synonyms

• Goddess: A female deity.
• Shakti: The active, feminine cosmic principle.
• Divine Mother: Emphasizing her nurturing, creative aspect.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Forms of Devi: Refers to the various manifestations of the goddess, such as the benevolent Parvati, the prosperous Lakshmi, the wise Saraswati, or the fierce Durga and Kali.
  • Durga and Kali are two powerful forms of Devi.

Noun

1. Hindu mother goddess; supreme power in the universe; wife or embodiment of the female energy of Siva having both beneficent and malevolent forms or aspects