trataka

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noun

A form of meditation that involves staring at a single point or object.

OriginSanskrit त्राटक →
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Meanings

nountrataka (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of meditation that involves staring at a single point or object.

    The method is divided into two parts: outer trataka on the candle and then inner trataka on the after-image.

    2002, Acharya Bhagwan Dev, Meditation Yoga, page 57

Origin

  1. Sanskritत्राटक
  2. Englishtrataka

Sanskrit त्राटक (trāṭaka)

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