Tratak, Sigil, Inner Tratak & Nil-Jyoti
Tratak, Sigil, Inner Tratak & Nil-Jyoti My Philosophy of Concentration, Mathematical Intelligence, Self-Mastery and Visualization By Dhakad Mangal Singh Dhawa (IRSE-2015, IIT Delhi-2009) Introduction: My understanding of Tratak My understanding of Tratak goes beyond simply looking at an object or practising meditation. I see it as a way of training the mind to develop deep concentration, internal awareness, and greater control over one's attention. In my view, the mind has enormous potential, but much of our attention is continuously occupied by distractions, desires, thoughts, emotions, and everyday activities. Through sustained concentration, I believe we can learn to direct our attention more consciously toward what we want to achieve. My approach to Tratak combines several ideas: Focusing on a particular geometric symbol, which I call a Sigil. Developing sustained concentration through continuous practice. Exploring Inner Tratak and the experience of Nil-Jyoti. Strengtheni...