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Saktism

Saktism

9.9
A Hindu tradition that worships the goddess Shakti as the feminine divine power
  • noun
  • /ˈsɑːktɪzəm/
: Saktismo
  • Many followers of Saktism believe in the power of the divine feminine.

Examples

  • The teachings of Saktism emphasize the importance of Shakti.

  • Many temples in India are centers of Saktism and rituals honoring the feminine divine.

  • Devotees of Saktism gather annually to celebrate the goddess Durga.

  • The influence of Saktism can be seen in various art forms and literature throughout South Asia.

  • Devotees of Saktism gather annually to celebrate the goddess Durga.

  • Many temples in India are centers of Saktism and rituals honoring the feminine divine.

  • The influence of Saktism can be seen in various art forms and literature throughout South Asia.

Synonyms

Shaktism
vsSaktism
9.9

A branch of Hindu religion that worships the goddess Shakti as the highest power

worships the same feminine divine power often linked as consort of a male deity

Surface Forms

Saktism singular
Saktisms plural

Morphology

Saktism = Shakti (transparent) = Shakti + ism

Formed by the name of the deity/force 'Shakti' plus the productive suffix '-ism' meaning a religious or philosophical system, so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Saktism comes from the Sanskrit word Shakti, meaning 'power' or 'energy', together with the suffix -ism meaning 'a system of belief'. So, Saktism is the religious tradition or belief that worships the goddess and the feminine divine power.