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Maṇḍala is a Sanskrit word that means "circle". In the Buddhist and Hindu religious traditions their sacred art often takes a mandala form (taken from Wikipedia, Mandala).
Is it okay if I use the term "mandala" in my story to define a circle used to cast magic? I don't want to use the term pentagram because pentagram refer to a five-pointed star, and I don't use the star, only the circle.
I hope someone who knows about Buddhism or Hinduism can give their views in this, because if it offends or insulting then I will have to drop the term.
Thank you very much
Vemy.
Is it okay if I use the term "mandala" in my story to define a circle used to cast magic? I don't want to use the term pentagram because pentagram refer to a five-pointed star, and I don't use the star, only the circle.
I hope someone who knows about Buddhism or Hinduism can give their views in this, because if it offends or insulting then I will have to drop the term.
Thank you very much
Vemy.
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