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shaktism

/ˈʃɑːk.tɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈʃɑːk.tɪ.zəm/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее одно из основных направлений индуизма, почитающее Шакти — божественную женскую энергию, часто почитаемую как супругу Шивы.

A proper noun referring to a major sect of Hinduism that reveres Shakti, the divine feminine energy, often worshipped as the consort of Shiva.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Hindu sectC1formal

    A major tradition within Hinduism that focuses on the worship of the Divine Mother, Shakti, as the supreme goddess.

    ruШактизм

    • Shaktism reveres the goddess as the ultimate creative power.
    • Many temples in eastern India are dedicated to Shaktism.
    • The rituals of Shaktism often involve tantric practices.
  2. Worship of ShaktiC1formal

    The devotional practice centered on Shakti, the divine feminine energy, often considered the consort of Shiva.

    ruПоклонение Шакти

    • In Shaktism, Shakti is worshipped as the active principle of the universe.
    • The goddess Durga is a central figure in Shaktism.
    • Shaktism emphasizes the power of the feminine divine.