It turns out doodling is not as simple as I thought it was. There are various terms used for this meditative art, depending on your intention behind doing it.
Doodling is said to be done out of boredom and mindlessness. It is done when you are blank and randomly scribbling on a piece of paper or your text book even. I had read somewhere that doodling is somewhat like automatic writing because it just happens sub-consciously.
Zentangle, on the other hand, is an art where you plan and doodle. It includes making repetitive patterns like doodling, but it is well-proportioned and neat. Since it is planned and requires more attention and discipline, the outcome is way better. Zen-doodle is another word for it.
Mandala is Sanskrit for sacred circle. You basically draw a big circle and doodle within it. Many even paint in it. Since centuries, various eastern cultures have been practicing this therapeutic art.
It was interesting to know that this is such a developed art. I wasn't aware that all this while I've not just been doodling, but making zentangles and mandalas as well. :D
So for all those dummies who call it a mehendi design drawn on a paper, I hope this helped.
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