What is the meaning of Shakti?

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Shakti, meaning sacred force or empowerment, is the primordial cosmic energy and represents the dynamic forces that are thought to move through the entire universe in Hinduism. Shakti is the concept, or personification, of divine feminine creative power, sometimes referred to as ‘The Great Divine Mother’ on the earthly plane, shakti most actively manifests through female embodiment and creativity/fertility, though it is also present in males in its potential, un manifested form. Not only is Shakti responsible for creation, it is also the agent of all change. Shakti is cosmic existence as well as liberation, its most significant form being the Kundalini Shakti, a mysterious psycho-spiritual force. Shakti exists in a state of being interdependent with the entire universe.

Spirituality should be thought of as an extension to higher science, revealing truths known to people with higher consciousness. In spiritual terminology and science there is a place in the human body somewhere near the starting point of the spinal cord called Kundalini. It is already known from past spiritual science that the vital life power (Shakti) of a human being resides there and that it is too deeply dormant. A spiritual Master with the help of Shaktipat (release of his spiritual potency) vibrates the equilibrium of Kundalini. The Shakti awakens and starts moving upwards. Its ultimate destination is to (Realization)

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Why should we awaken her?

As a whole, modern society is completely out of balance, with an excessive amount of masculine energy, with too little feminine energy. In order to restore harmony and balance to sustain all life on Mother Earth, it is crucial that both men and women learn to reconnect to their inner feminine power by awakening their Shakti energy. 

We have tried to restore this balance through battling for our equality of sexes, yet in doing so we have lost the very essence of the Divine Feminine Shakti energy. We have tried hard to compete with men, to become equally male in our energies in our workplace and within our lives. Without knowing we are squashing the very essence of Shakti, who seeks to complete with no one and instead to be acknowledged as the Divine Feminine light with which we hold within. 

When you allow yourself to build the bridge to connect with Shakti, she will heighten your capacity to love deeply and fiercely, she will help you to expand into your spirituality and remain open and connected. Shakti will help you to create your life masterfully and move through the world with great joy and inspiration. 

Did you know that there exists a super powerful energy within everyone, that when activated can transform you mentally physically and spiritually? It’s true, best known as Shakti, before we tell you the very best tool for awakening this metamorphic life force within you, it is important to know some basics: Skakti energy restores balance: every god in the Hindu tradition has it. Without it, they would be powerless.

Why is it important to awaken Shakti energy?

Modern society as a whole is out of balance, having an overabundance of masculine energy and a lack of feminine energy. In order to restore balance and sustain life on mother earth, it is very important that not only women but men as well begin to reconnect to their inner feminine by awakening their Shakti energy. When you connect to Shakti, she will heighten your capacity to open spiritually, love deeply and fearlessly, create masterfully, and move through the world with joy and inspiration.

What happens during and after a Shakti awakening?

Signs & symptoms include but are not limited to:

  • Feelings of being at one with everything.
  • 
Zen-like state of consciousness.

  • Transcendent, mystical visions, & other deeply spiritual experiences.

  • Cathartic release of repressed thoughts/feelings, as well as piled up mental and emotional layers.

  • A more meaningful life, with a renewed sense of purpose.

  • Profound mental imagery with deeply personal, spiritual, & psychological significance.

  • Wonderful tingling sensations along the spine as the life force energy does its natural chakra balancing and healing work.

  • Better developed intuition, guiding you to personal and professional success.

What is the very best way to awaken my Shakti energy?

Meditation. By synchronizing both mind and body, meditation unlocks the energetic forces & primordial energy that lay dormant within all of us.

Suggested Books:

Three books about spirituality and the power of meditation.