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MODULE-5 Shatkarma

Yogic Practices
4) TRATAK KRIYA

Note

Fig.19.3: Tratak Kriya

Looking intently with blinkless gaze at a small point until tears are shed is known
as Tratak Kriya.
Tratak is practised to activate unknown powers of the mind. Tratak is extremely
powerful sadhna.

Method:

1) Light the Ghee lamp and keep it in front of the eye level at about 4 feet.
Candle can also be taken in the absence of Ghee. The lamp should be placed
in wind free area.

2) Sit in Padmasan or Sukhasan, keeping the back straight. Relax the whole
body and be calm and quiet.

3) Now open your eyes and gaze at the flame of the lamp without blinking.

4) Gaze for as long as possible without strain.
5) When the eyes begin to tire, burn or shed tear then gently close your eyes.

6) Again open the eyes and start with the same procedure.

7) Slowly increase the practice. With practice, one can go from few seconds
to few minutes without blinking. Do not extend it beyond 20 minutes.

Time: This kriya should be done regularly to get benefits.

This can also be done by drawing a black dot on the paper or on the symbol of
“Aum”, instead of ghee, candle can be used.
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