The fierce Dark Goddess whose name relates to Kala (Time). Represents raw power of destruction and transformation – specifically destroying evil, ego, and all that must die for truth to be reborn.
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Sanskrit / Vedic
Kali
काली
Related concepts
Terrible Mother
shadow feminine
intentional suffering
ego death
liberation through destruction
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