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.
Synonyms
  • Shaktism
  • Shakti worshipper
  • Devotee of the Divine Feminine