Mandala
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmʌn.də.lə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mandala is a noun meaning (Hinduism, Buddhism) A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities.
Meaning
(Hinduism, Buddhism) A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities.
More Meanings
- (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 ten).
Word Forms
- mandalas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include naga, yantra, dharmachakra, unalome, urna, devaloka.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.