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- noun A worshiper of
Shakti as agoddess
Etymologies
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Examples
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And he begat upon her three sons called Sakta, Sahana, and Vagmi.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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And he begat upon her three sons called Sakta, Sahana, and
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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Dr. Bhattacharya states [378] that the practical essence of the Sakta cult is the worship of the female organ of generation.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Robert Vane Russell 1894
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[374] The cult of Siva has produced the important Sakta sect, who, however, venerate more especially the female principle of energy as exemplified in his consort.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Robert Vane Russell 1894
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The division appears to have originated among the members of the Sakta sect or the worshippers of Sakti as the female principle of life in nature.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Robert Vane Russell 1894
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The Satnamis as well as the Kabirpanthis in Chhattisgarh abstain from spirituous liquor, and ordinary Hindus who do not do so are known as Saktaha or Sakta
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Robert Vane Russell 1894
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Sakta sect, which simply means that they eat flesh and drink liquor, being unwilling to submit to the restrictions imposed on Kabirpanthis; the Bajania are those who play on musical instruments, an occupation which tends to lower them in Hindu eyes; and the Dom Pankas are probably a section of the Dom or sweeper caste who have somehow managed to become Pankas.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Robert Vane Russell 1894
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Anupam Kher's much lauded play "Kuchh Bhi Ho Sakta Hai", which encapsulates the failed moments of his life, will have its 200th show next month and the veteran actor says failure is more entertaining than trailing success stories.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 V.S. Rajapur 2010
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Anupam Kher's much lauded play "Kuchh Bhi Ho Sakta Hai", which encapsulates the failed moments of his life, will have its 200th show next month and the veteran actor says failure is more entertaining than trailing success stories.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ians 2010
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Though both 'Ho Sakta Hai' and 'Mallika' are horror films, I have no qualms to confess that
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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