A Theological Phenomenology of Shakti in Shakta Praxis

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Authors: Subhasis Chattopadhyay
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Abstract

This article develops a theological phenomenology of Shakti within Shakta praxis, arguing that Shakti is not an attribute of the Divine but the self-reflexive, kinetic ontology of the Absolute . Engaging Advaita, Trika, and Srividya sources, it integrates metaphysics, ritual embodiment, and lived theology. Praxes like the use of mantras, various nyāsas, emerge as epistemology, grounding a world-affirming, panentheistic non-dualism. It discusses cognition and evnagelical Christianity too.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Indian and Buddhist Studies Study and Philosophy of Religion Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices

Publication details

Journal / source
Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)
Publication date
4 January 2026
Language
EN