Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shakta

Noun

/ʃɑːkˈtɑː/

Definition

A term derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Shakti’, shakta refers to a person, especially a practitioner, who follows the shakta tradition of worshiping the divine feminine energy.

Examples

Many followers of Shakta traditions participate in rituals honoring the goddess.
The shakta approach encourages practitioners to see the divine in all aspects of life.
In her shakta practice, she embraces the feminine energy in every action.

Meaning

Shakta generally emphasizes the importance of Shakti as the source of creation, energy, and power, representing a worship that actively involves the goddess and divine feminine.