CEFR C1

saktism

noun

Meaning

A religious tradition that worships the goddess Shakti as the supreme being, often involving tantric practices and a focus on divine feminine energy.

Examples

Saktism is one of the major traditions within Hinduism, alongside Vaishnavism and Shaivism.
Devotees of Saktism believe that Shakti is the primordial cosmic energy that creates, preserves, and destroys the universe.

Synonyms: Shaktism, Shakta tradition, Devi worship, Tantrism

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saktism (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsæktɪzəm/

Definition

A religious tradition that worships the goddess Shakti as the supreme being, often involving tantric practices and a focus on divine feminine energy.

Examples

Saktism is one of the major traditions within Hinduism, alongside Vaishnavism and Shaivism.
Devotees of Saktism believe that Shakti is the primordial cosmic energy that creates, preserves, and destroys the universe.

Synonyms of saktism

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