"trataka" meaning in All languages combined

See trataka on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Sanskrit त्राटक (trāṭaka) Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sa|त्राटक}} Sanskrit त्राटक (trāṭaka) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} trataka (uncountable)
  1. A form of meditation that involves staring at a single point or object. Wikipedia link: trataka Tags: uncountable
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