ORIGIN: Buddhist, Jain, Hindu
TYPE: Personification of a god
INFORMATION: The effective power, or creative force, of a deity in a female aspect. In a more specific context, the Sakti identifies the creative force of the god Siva, particularly the ugra or violent aspects of Durga and Kali. The Sakti may frequently have the same attributes as the principal god. In Tantrism, the unity of opposites is defined by the Sakti, which is the yoni or femal sexuality that unites with the male lingam of Siva.