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Trataka involves gazing at an object for some time. After the brain processes the data there is nothing for it to do, as the practitioner does not send any new images. The brain gets bored and goes to sleep, which does wonders for it. The rest strengthens the brain and helps prevent its degeneration. Many brain ailments including the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease are thought to be prevented by trataka.

Technique

• Sit cross-legged with the spine erect
• Place a lighted candle at eye level and at an arms distance
• Ensure that there is no wind to blow out the flame
• Close your eyes and sit still
• Concentrate on your breath for a minute or so
• Keep it natural
• Open your eyes and gaze at the brightest spot in the candle flame.
• Continue gazing without blinking your eyes for 2-3 minutes.(But if they start watering before that, close them)
• After that close the eyes gently and you will be able to see the clear after-image of the flame.
• Concentrate on it till it fades.
• Repeat the process 3 times. Each round should be of 5 minutes.
• In the end, rub your palms till they are warm and gently place them on the closed eyes.
• Repeat 3 times. This will remove the tiredness from the delicate optic nerves.

Doing trataka with a bright object like a candle flame, for more than a month is not advisable. Use some other object such as a black spot or any image that interests you.

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