Sakti

[ shuhk-tee ]

nounHinduism.

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Sakti

Shakti (ˈʃʌktɪ)

/ (ˈsæktɪ) /


nounHinduism
  1. the female principle or organ of reproduction and generative power in general

  2. this principle manifested in the consorts of the gods, esp Kali

Origin of Sakti

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C19: from Sanskrit sákti power

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