yoni
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A Hindu symbol of female creative power associated with the goddess Shakti
- noun
- /joʊni/
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yoni
- The yoni serves as a powerful emblem of fertility, often paired with the linga in Hindu art and culture.
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In Hinduism, the yoni is viewed as a sacred symbol of the goddess Shakti, representing female creative energy.
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Since the transformational process is the equivalent of a "rebirth," the pupil of the eye, as a metaphor for the rebirth of the soul, has also been associated with the yoni of the Hindu religion.
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Many temples in India feature intricate carvings of the yoni, highlighting its significance in spiritual rituals.
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Etymology
Yoni comes from Sanskrit yoni, meaning 'womb' or 'source', and it became a symbol of female creative power in Hinduism. That's why a yoni in temples or art stands for life, birth, and the goddess's energy.