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Keywords: Gaze, Shatkarma, Focussed, Cleansing, Acandle

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steady gazing

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One of the cleansing techniques (shatkarma) inwhich the gaze is focussed upon an object such as acandle flame.

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one of the cleansing techniques (shatkarma) in which the gaze is focussed upon an object such as a candle flame.

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gazing, forehead wash

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Gazing at a particular spot.

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Trataka (in Sanskrit to look, or to gaze) is the practice of staring at some external object. It is used in yoga as a way of developing concentration, strengthening the eyes, and stimulating the Ajna chakra.

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