Today, psychologists have various techniques for relaxing and getting rid of stress and depression. Among them, elements taken from oriental traditions have recently become popular, such as meditation, mantra recitation, qi gymnastics, and others. You can also use mandalas for coloring, according to scientists, occupation with such patterns has a beneficial effect on the human psyche, strengthens the nervous system and allows you to get rid of negative mood.
What is a mandala?
This element is a circle (which means the word "mandala" in Hindi), it is used as a ritual object in meditation according to Buddhist traditions. The sacred symbol denotes the place where the higher beings, the gods, live, in other words, this is a kind of map of the universe. Similar patterns can also be found in American Indians.
Mandalas (for painting these objects for ritual purposes, both ordinary paints and special compositions can be used) are depicted mainly with the help of such geometric figures as an inscribed circle, square and triangle. The inner circle may be in the form of a lotus flower.
Such samples can be flat and voluminous (embossed) of various materials and performed in a wide variety of ways. It can be embroidery on fabric, drawing on stone or sand, engraving on the walls, a combination of colored powders, carving from wood, soap or solid oil, mandalas for coloring from paper have also recently become popular.
The magical properties of the mandala
These symbols have the ability to concentrate energy, so they are used as talismans and elements for the fulfillment of desires. When creating a mandala for coloring, you can be guided by the following concepts:
- Circumference - embodies the meaning of security, integrity and orderliness.
- Triangle - with the top pointing upwards it symbolizes courage, courage, activity, otherwise it means the desire for destruction.
- Square means stability, rationality and materialization of ideas.
- The spiral - in the right-hand direction means creation, in the opposite - destruction.
- Star - confidence, freedom and spirituality.
How to make a mandala with your own hands?
Mandala drawing is a creative process in which it is possible to identify internal psychological problems, experiences and the like. Also, you can find answers to the questions posed or concentrate your desire in the scheme. In order to complete the scheme for coloring your mandala, which contains the hidden meaning of any ideas, you can use tools such as a pair of compasses, a sheet of paper, a pencil, a ruler and paints. In this case, you can follow this procedure:
- Mark a circle on a sheet with a compass.
- Sketch the inner contents with a simple pencil. This will be the main meaning, idea, desire, which must be fulfilled on paper impromptu, spontaneously. It’s better to close your eyes and think about the innermost that I would like to receive or translate into reality.
- In the process of drawing, you can take into account the above points. Also, the mandala has a center relative to which symmetrical elements are applied.
- To come up with a name for a symbolic drawing, it should express what was intended.
- The finished sample can be carried with you, put under a pillow, and so on. After fulfilling the desire, you must thank the Almighty.
Coloring mandala has become very popular, it is released as a book for meditation, and just as a training manual for drawing. It is noted that when using such tools, memory improves, nervousness disappears, and creative abilities open.