Mandala
A Mandala painting is not just a thing of beauty, of great skill and precision but a tool to
enlightenment.
In Sanskrit Mandala stands for Circle or Centre and traditionally it means a geometric pattern
that represents the cosmos or deities in different heavenly worlds. As a symbolic and
spiritual art form, Mandala is used to illustrate wholeness, unity, infinity, totality and
timelessness: that life is eternal and spirits live on, and everything is just a part of the
universe.
Colours used in the Mandala a have symbolic meaning each having special effects on our
moods, emotions, and thoughts. Red symbolises strength, fire and passion. Orange stands
for vitality heat and energy. Yellow stands for light power joy and enlightenment. Blue- cold
and tranquillity and thinking .Violet colour of spiritual force. Black stands for secret, mystery
emptiness and deep thought. White stands for purity and wisdom. Green stands for nature
peace harmony and healthy life.
