Shakti
Americannoun
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the female principle or organ of generative power.
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the wife of a deity, especially of Shiva.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Shakti
From the Sanskrit word śakti
Example Sentences
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Alongside prominent guitarist John McLaughlin, Hussain in 1973 formed the fusion band Shakti, which yielded influential albums such as “Shakti With John McLaughlin” and “A Handful of Beauty.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024
In 1973, he co-founded Shakti with guitarist John McLaughlin, a group that fused Indian classical music with jazz and Western traditions, creating a new global sound.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024
Rix says: "Shakti and Shiva might be the first two additions to the 'poor old heart' of our Milky Way, initiating its growth towards a large galaxy."
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2024
Of all the local nominees, Eastsiders will especially be rooting for Bellevue violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan, who is up for best global music album for his work with Shakti.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024
He identifies them for me with a pointed finger: Lakshmi; Shakti, the mother goddess, in the form of Parvati; and Krishna, this time as a playful baby crawling on all fours.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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