Shaktipata (Sanskrit: शक्तिपात, romanized: śaktipāta) [1] or Shaktipat refers in Hinduism to the transmission (or conferring) of spiritual energy upon one person by another or directly from the deity.

Feb 1, 2022 · Shaktipata is the process by which a master leads prepared students to higher levels of consciousness. Just as there are several levels of mantra initiation, so are there various levels and forms of shaktipata, some mild, others intense.

Feb 28, 2022 · Shaktipata is a transmission of spiritual energy from a master to a qualified and fully prepared student. According to the scriptures, there are many different kinds of shaktipata. All of them fall into two major categories: maha diksha (the highest level of initiation) and krama diksha (step-by-step initiation).

Mar 14, 2019 · The concept of Shaktipat may sound very esoteric, however, it is a very old form of spiritual practice that can be found in the Shaivism, Shaktism as well as Buddhism. It refers to the transmission of spiritual energy from one person (a teacher or guru) to another (a student, devotee or follower).

Mar 14, 2022 · Shaktipata, the transmission of spiritual energy, is mysterious. When it happens, we are awestruck. We become an integral part of the experience—while it is occurring the “I” as such does not exist; we are not able to experience the experience objectively.

Dec 21, 2023 · What Does Shaktipat Mean? Shaktipat is a Sanskrit term referring to the process of transmitting spiritual energy from one person to another. This energy can be transmitted in a number of ways: by touch, through a mantra, with a look, through a sacred word or by thought.

Jan 22, 2025 · Shaktipat refers to the direct transmission of spiritual energy from a master to a disciple. The word “Shakti” means divine energy, and “pat” means to bestow or transfer. Through this energetic transfer, the guru awakens the disciple’s inner spiritual energy, also known as Kundalini, which lies dormant at the base of the spine.

Jun 17, 2023 · Shaktipat is an ancient and multifaceted spiritual process, meaning the specific methods and practices vary depending on the tradition or lineage. However, there are a number of components to the shaktipat initiation that are somewhat consistent:

May 2, 2019 · RASA is a type of powerful Shaktipat. The goal of RASA is to help the student awaken the divine energy at the crown chakra and increase their levels of consciousness. The ideal target for a seeker to aim for enlightenment through RASA, where you will have awakened your Divine Self.

Nov 17, 2017 · Shaktipad or Shaktipata means delivering the spiritual power from one person (usually, Guru) to another (usually, disciple). Shakti means Energy; Pada means ‘to go’. It is transferred by a guru to his disciple in many ways through a separate diksha process called Shaktipata Diksha.