What Do Mandalas Actually Mean? Delving into Symbolism and Design

Mandalas, the Sanskrit word for "circle," are far more than simple shapes.
They are profound, symbolic representations of the universe and the human spirit, originating from Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions.

Mandalas originated as far back as the 4th century, with the first image appearing in the sacred Hindu text, the Rig Veda c. 1500 - c. 500 BCE.

But what’s fascinating about the mandala is that its influence has transcended borders, finding its place in Western psychology and contemporary art.
This makes it unique from almost every other symbol.

So, what exactly do mandalas represent? And why are they so popular today?


Timecodes:
00:10 - The Origin of The Mandala Symbol
00:36 - What Do Mandalas Represent?
01:04 - Common Elements Found in Mandala
02:31 - Mandala Symbolism
03:40 - Mandala and Carl Jung
04:02 - Mandala and Mental Health
04:16 - Mandala Today

Related Article: https://symbolsage.com/mandala-symbol...



Follow us on:
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/symbolsage
Twitter:   / symbolsage  
Instagram:   / symbolsage  
Facebook:   / symbol-sage  


Studies:

1- The Effect of Mandala Coloring on State Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (https://doi.org/10.1080/07421656.2021...)
2- The effect of mandala colouring on anxiety in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: A randomized controlled clinical trial (https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12901)
3- The effect of mandala art therapy on the comfort and resilience levels of mothers who have children with special needs: A randomized controlled study (https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13110)

#symbols #meaning #mandala