Mandala portrays the different stages of life a typical urban dweller may go through. The children grow into adults as the rice mandala grows.
From innocent children who enjoy the exploration of their movements and and surroundings, they have grown to become adults who compete and fight for money, fame and status. They also start to desire for people, things and events in their lives.
They are so trapped in the urban life that they are overwhelmed by the stressful environment.
At one point, they seek silence within and begin to reflect.
They go through a contemplation process and decide to treat life differently and live life anew.