1. Goddess as Nature: Adi Parashakti and Prakriti

The goddess represents nature (Prakriti), which exists in contrast to the male principle, Purusha (consciousness).

Adi Parashakti is the supreme cosmic power, beyond form and gender, embodying the cycle of creation and destruction.

Ancient societies worshipped nature, and goddess figures were central to early fertility and agrarian cults.

The shift from nature worship to structured patriarchy altered the role and perception of goddesses.