Decoding The Mandala Art

 An Article by Roopal Arora

Life has an infinite potential and everything is connected in our path.A mandala is a piece of art comprised of geometric patterns and symbols.It represents one's own path from the outside of oneself inward.Mandalas are Buddhist devotional images often deemed as a diagram of an ideal universe.It shows the transformation of a universe of suffering into one's own happiness.It can be used as a form of meditation,helping the person to envision how to achieve the perfect self.It has great significance in Hindu and Buddhist cultures.It represents different aspects of universe.They are used for variety of religious traditions,meditation and modern contexts.

The patterns are formed on the ground using metal,a small tube  to create the exact texture and organisation of the grains.Everything is always moving to balance and enlightenment.Mandalas were created in the service of Buddhism.They were produced in Tibet,India,Nepal,China,Japan,Bhutan,Indonesia.They are created throughout the world.The construction of the Mandala begins with a ceremony in which monks consecrate the site and call forces of goodness through chants,meditation and music.

The mandalas begin with the center radiating out symbols,designs as the pattern grows larger.They are created as a circular representation where colours,patterns are repeated in layers emanating from center of circle.There are three layers of Mandala.The outer meaning represents the divine form of universe.The inner meaning creates to guide the mind to enlightenment.The secret meaning remains between the artist and the creation as far as specific details.It refers to the sense of wholeness created by circular forms.It represents each person's path towards knowledge and enlightenment.It symbolizes the universe.It shows the connectedness of societies and nature.

Roopal Arora 

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