MANDALA

mandala

(noun) any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

mandala (plural mandalas)

(Hinduism, Buddhism) A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities.

(Hinduism, Buddhism) Any ritualistic geometric design, symbolic of the Universe, used as an aid to meditation.

A division or book of the Rigveda (of which there are 10).

Coordinate terms

• magic circle

Source: Wiktionary



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