What Is Adi Shakti? Who Is Adi Shakti and What Does Shakti Mean in Hinduism? Introduction   When we speak about Hinduism, we often hear the word Shakti . We hear about Goddess Durga, Goddess Kali, Goddess Parvati, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati and many other divine feminine forms. But behind all these names lies a profound spiritual concept that is central to many Hindu traditions— Shakti . Read: The nine forms of Durga , name & spiritual meaning  AI illustration of Adi Shakti  Among the many expressions of divine power, one name holds a particularly important place in Shakta traditions: Adi Shakti . Also Read about Navratri festival * But what exactly is Adi Shakti? * Is Adi Shakti a particular goddess? * Is Shakti the same as Adi Shakti? Are Durga, Kali, Parvati, Sati, Lakshmi and Saraswati different goddesses, or are they manifestations of one divine power? And why is Shakti considered inseparable from Lord Shiva? These questions are important because ...