shaktism

• Substantivo próprio que designa uma das principais correntes do hinduísmo, que venera Shakti, a energia feminina divina, frequentemente adorada como esposa de Shiva.

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

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1. Hindu sectC1formal

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

   Shaktismo

   • 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.

   Xaktismo

   • 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.