Mandala

Definition

A mandala (Sanskrit for “circle”) is an artistic representation of higher thought and deeper meaning given as a geometric symbol used in spiritual, emotional, or psychological work to focus one's attention. The image first appears in India via the Hindu text known as the Rig Veda c. 1500 - c. 500 BCE.

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  • c. 1500 BCE - c. 500 BCE
    The Mandala first appears in the Rig Veda of Hindu scripture during the Vedic Period.
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