“Shiva without Shakti is Shava.” This timeless truth lies at the very heart of Hindu philosophy. Without feminine energy, even the most powerful deity becomes lifeless. Shakti is not a mere symbol, she is the force that moves the universe, the energy that gives creation its rhythm, and the compassion that sustains existence.

From the earliest times, Hinduism has placed the feminine divine at its centre. Every god draws his strength from his consort; Vishnu from Lakshmi, Shiva from Parvati, Brahma from Saraswati. Each goddess embodies an essential aspect of life: Durga the protector, Lakshmi the nurturer, Saraswati the embodiment of wisdom. When evil overwhelmed the gods, it was Durga who rose to destroy Mahishasura, proving that divinity is incomplete without feminine power.

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