MEET THE PLAYERS |
The mandala has its roots in various spiritual traditions. It is a tool for spiritual guidance, an aid to meditation, and for establishing a sacred space.
In Mandala, the game our players reflect that same sense of spirituality. There are five players in the game, with each being associated with one of the Classical elements of matter. These elements, first codified in the 6th century BC by the Persian philosopher Zarathrusta – the founder of Zoroastrianism – were long believed to be the essential building blocks of all things in nature.
In Mandala, we bring those same fundamental elements to life in the 21st century, right on your smartphone or tablet screen.
Let’s take a look at our players…
Pachamama
Pachamama represents the element of Earth.
She is the Green player, and has the qualities of practicality, forbearance, and motherhood. The name Pachamama means “Earth Mother” in the Aymaran and Quechuan languages of the Andean region of South America.
To this day, Peruvians honour Pachamama and perform rituals in her name to ensure a bountiful harvest.
Amarkeeri
Amarkeeri represents the element of Fire.
He is the Red player, and has the qualities of energy, assertiveness, and passion. Amarkeeri is a Hindu name meaning “eternal flame.”
In Hindu tradition, Fire is the province of the deity Agni, who takes the form of fire, lightning, and the sun.
Amarkeeri
Amarkeeri represents the element of Fire.
He is the Red player, and has the qualities of energy, assertiveness, and passion. Amarkeeri is a Hindu name meaning “eternal flame.”
In Hindu tradition, Fire is the province of the deity Agni, who takes the form of fire, lightning, and the sun.
Kai
Kai represents the element of Water.
He is the Blue player, and has the qualities of wisdom, emotion, and intuition. Kai is an Hawaiian name meaning “sea” or “ocean.”
In Polynesian tradition, the ocean is the domain of Kanaloa – one of the four major akua, or gods – and is associated with healing and calm.
Alizeh
Alizeh represents the element of Wind.
She is the Yellow player, and has the qualities of optimism, joy, and intelligence. The name Alizeh is Persian in origin and means “wind” or “precious thing.” In Persian tradition, there were originally seven elements, and Wind was not among them.
It was created later “to foster and keep… all things that are.”
Alizeh
Alizeh represents the element of Wind.
She is the Yellow player, and has the qualities of optimism, joy, and intelligence. The name Alizeh is Persian in origin and means “wind” or “precious thing.” In Persian tradition, there were originally seven elements, and Wind was not among them.
It was created later “to foster and keep… all things that are.”
Chi
Chi represents the element of Spirit or Aether.
It is the Violet player, and has the qualities of purity, brightness, and unity. The name Chi comes from the Igbo people of South-eastern Nigeria and means either “god” or “spiritual being.”
In Igbo tradition Chi is strongest at the changing of the days – during the sunrise and the sunset.