Mandala

//ˈmʌn.də.lə// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities. Hinduism
  2. 2
    any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation wordnet
  3. 3
    Any ritualistic geometric design, symbolic of the Universe, used as an aid to meditation. Hinduism
  4. 4
    A division or book of the Rigveda (of which there are ten).
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Synonyms

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magic circle

Example

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"He was in the process of meditating before the mandala when she entered the sauna."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Sanskrit मण्डल (máṇḍala). Doublet of mandal.

Etymology 2

Two main origins: * Borrowed from Italian Mandalà, a surname predominantly found in Sicily. * Borrowed from Telugu మండల (maṇḍala), a surname predominantly found in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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