Sakti
[ shuhk-tee ]
/ ˈʃʌk ti /
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noun Hinduism.
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Sakti
Shakti (ˈʃʌktɪ)
/ (ˈsæktɪ) /
noun Hinduism
the female principle or organ of reproduction and generative power in general
this principle manifested in the consorts of the gods, esp Kali
Word Origin for Sakti
C19: from Sanskrit sákti power
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