In the Hindu tradition, the feminine energy, or Shakti, represents the dynamic force of the universe — the conscious power that gives shape to existence and transforms it.
It is the vital current that manifests through three sacred acts: creation, preservation, and dissolution.
During this class, we will explore the main expressions of this energy through the archetypes of Parvati, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Kali, understanding how each reflects the psychological and spiritual dimensions of the human process of transformation:
Parvati – Willpower, discipline, and union with the Divine.
She embodies spiritual determination and the inner strength that drives growth.
Egyptian parallel: Isis, symbol of love that restores wholeness and brings life back.
Lakshmi – Harmony, abundance, and inner grace.
Her energy promotes balance between matter and spirit, as well as emotional stability.
Egyptian parallel: Hathor, goddess of joy, fertility, and beauty.
Saraswati – Wisdom, knowledge, and the creative word.
She represents clarity, creativity, and the conscious expression of the soul.
Egyptian parallel: Maat, the principle of order, truth, and cosmic justice.
Kali – Elimination and purification.
She embodies the power of time and transformation — the energy that dissolves illusion and liberates the essence of Being.
Egyptian parallel: Sekhmet, the solar lioness who purifies through inner fire.
“The feminine principle is the mystery of creation itself: the womb from which all forms arise.”
— Joseph Campbell