Shaktipat: The Transmission of Spiritual Energy

  Shaktipat is a concept that comes from Eastern philosophies, more specifically, Hinduism. It originates from the Sanskrit words shakti, meaning (psychic) energy, and pata, meaning to fall. It consists of the transmission of spiritual energy from one individual to another. In fact, it’s believed that the term refers to the transfer of energy (shakti) from a spiritual teacher to a student. This awakens the student’s consciousness and accelerates their inner progress. You might be thinking that this concept probably involves paranormal phenomena and unfounded beliefs. However, although there’s no conclusive scientific theory concerning shaktipat, there are a number of…