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'Trataka' (also known as third eye meditation). In the
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[ Have you ever heard of Tantra or 'Hatha' Yoga ? If not

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'Hatha' Yoga is a branch of Yoga and it involves
indulging in various physical exercises and breathing
routines (known as Pranayam.) Many things in 'Hatha
Yoga' and Tantra are common' . In this article, without
going into the details of Tantra, Hatha Yoga or Pranayam,
I have tried to present a simple meditation technique of
third eye. The topics of Tantra, Hatha & Pranayam will be
covered in other articles soon]

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It has been discovered that there are seven

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chakras (or points of consciousness) in our body. These

Chakras (literally Chakra means rings) are situated at
different points in our body. Among these Chakras, the
6th Chakra is known as ' Aagya Chakra' located between

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the eyebrows and is said to be the seat of the mystical

"third eye".

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The physical location of this chakra is at the center of

our forehead. Just above the place between our eyes. It is
believed that Kundalini (the energy field) travels from the
first Chakra (also known as Muladhara Chakra, situated at
the base of our spine) and travels to 2nd, 3rd,
4th..chakra to reach the 7th Chakra of Sahasrara. Here
it meets with the Supreme Consciousness- Shiva. The
'Agya Chakra' is the 6th chakra (the second last Chakra in
the path of Kundalini).

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This 3rd eye meditation revolves around this 6th center of

consciousness - Agya Chakra. This Agya Chakra' is
considered as the center where our third eye resides.
Though there is no physical third eye present in the body
but at a more subtle, spiritual plane it has been
experienced by many people that a stimulating center of
consciousness exist here. Trataka (or third eye
meditation) is the meditation technique of 'Agya Chakra'.
When we focus our awareness on third eye, we
automatically and instantly attain a meditative state.
Now without further going into the scientific explanation or
spiritual significance of this meditation technique let us
learn the exact method of this simple meditation
technique of 'Trataka' which may take you into a
meditative state instantly.

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Here is the method:

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[Please don't do this meditation in train or bus i.e.

while traveling. You'll not be able to do it properly
when your body is in motion. ]
Sit in the lotus pose (cross legged). [if it not possible for
you then sit comfortably on chair or bad]
keep your spine straight.
close your eyes.
inhale and exhale deeply for 3 times.
Now concentrate on the middle of your forehead around

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towards this center point of 3rd eye. I mean just look

upwards with your eyes closed . Focus your closed eyes
at 20-25 degrees above just at the center of the forehead
(at the place of third eye.) Now slowly at about twosecond interval, start counting in your mind backward from
one hundred to one (that is 100,99,98,97....and so on). As
you do it, keep your eyes centered towards the third eye.

[ Here I want to clear a doubt which comes in the

mind of many people ]
Well it seems too vogue to know the exact position of
third eye. In the middle of forehead is OK. but as I try
to concentrate my both eyes at that point I get
confused where is the exact point of third eye ? Is
there a way to know that I have centered my eyes
exactly on third eye?
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exactly on third eye?

Answer : To know exactly that you have centered your
eyes on the third eye is very simple. As you draw your
eyes towards the center of forehead by looking upwards
at 20-25 degree angle, at a particular point both of your
eyes will become still, absolutely motionless. You will feel
as if a force is slowly pulling your eyes towards itself. It will
be just like a magnetic attraction. As and when you
experience this state, you'll be at the right point ! ]
Do you know what you'll feel ? You'll feel a pleasant strain
on your eyes.
yes ! a pleasant strain in eyes.
There will be a strain but you will enjoy it. By the time
you reach 3..2...1(in backward counting), you will feel a
strange sensation in and around your third eye. There will
be a feeling which is difficult to describe in words. Keep
your concentration on third eye.
Once you achieved this state of stillness of eyes many of
you will feel as if you can see your thoughts. Just like a
screen you will see your thought appearing before you
. Have you ever thought what is the source through which
we see the inner thought process of our body ?. When
you close your eyes there are many things which we see
and observe. We observe all those things through third
eye.
Your thoughts will stop. If they appear at all, you will be
able to see them like a dream. In this situation you will
realize the real watcher in you. You will be able to easily
perceive the witness inside you. Something different from
body and mind and yet a part of you.
Just be in this state for 10-15 minutes.
Now slowly return from this state to the state of normalcy.
Release the strain from your eyes and slowly shift them
from the third eye to their normal position. Let them
loose and free. Move your consciousness from the third
eye.
Be still for few minutes. Allow the eyes to retain their
normal movements. Inhale and exhale deeply for three
time. Slowly open your eyes. Your meditation is complete.
This third eye meditation is a very powerful method for
developing concentration. This is also a very very helpful
exercise for eyes too. Your eyes will remain healthy. No
matter how much strain and tension your eyes are
subjected to in a day, doing this meditation daily in
morning and evening insure your eyes against any further
damage.
Meditating on 'Agya Chakra' is also believed to be helpful
in developing intuitive power. Doing this meditation
regularly certainly helps in developing intuition but I must
clarify that the concept of intuition and clairvoyance
are beyond the scope of this website. Here we will
restrict ourselves with just learning meditation. Please
note that we should not learn meditation for gaining some
kind of meta-physical or supernatural expertise.
Learn meditation for the sheer joy of meditation, for the
bliss it provides us. If you expect something from it, you
will deviate from the path . Don't expect anything and you
may get many rewards.

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FEW WORDS OF WARNING:

Though I have taken care in explaining this meditation
technique of Trataka by telling you just that which is
sufficient for you ; I still feel that you should be aware of
the sensitiveness of this meditation and about some
precautions which you should follow while trying this.
When you meditate on Agya Chakra, you meditate on a
part of your subtle body. It may happen that when you
meditate on your third eye, you feel that the center of your
forehead is heating up. When it happens it indicates that
the third eye is attracting energy of the Kundalini. Though
this heating is not harmful, you should be very careful.
There may be a feeling of hotness with itching on third
eye area. As and when it happens stop immediately. As a
layman who does not know the intricacy of this Kundalini
and its various paths, it s better to limit oneself to the
process of meditation only i.e. achieving a still and
thought-free state of existence.
Please don't indulge in this meditation too deeply if you
start feeling too much hot sensation on your third eye
area. Few things should be used only in moderation if we
do not have the capacity to handle their larger
implication.
So be happy and be meditative. Try third eye meditation
without giving any thought to Kundalini awakening. Just
do what has been told and you will be in meditation. The
awakening of Kundalini is a concept of yogis who are full
time dedicated to this subject. We, as a common men and
women of twenty first century, neither have he time nor
the patience which is required for Kundalini awakening.
Nevertheless, if you do want to know more and
experiment on this, please consult a yogic expert who can
personally guide you. As far as meditation is concerned
what I have told you is enough.

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