Overview & Traditional Lineage
One Candle (Agni Dharana) is a classical visualisation rooted in Pancha mahabhuta — fire. A single flame in a dark room, upright and unmoving. The classical concentration image, done with the eyes closed rather than open.
Primary Goals: Focus. Themes: Concentration, Steadiness.
Full Guided Practice Script & Cue Timeline
| Timestamp | Spoken Cue / Instruction | Pause |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | Sit upright, and let the eyes close. | 12s |
| 0:16 | One candle, in a room with no other light and no draught. | 22s |
| 0:46 | The flame is perfectly upright. Bright at the tip, blue at the base, still. | 28s |
| 1:23 | It does not flicker, because nothing is disturbing it. | 25s |
| 1:54 | Look at the darkest part, just above the wick. That is where the flame is not yet flame. | 35s |
| 2:40 | If the image slips or fades, that is expected. Bring it back. That bringing back is the practice. | 40s |
| 3:31 | One flame. Upright. Steady. | 90s |
| 5:04 | Now let the flame go out and stay with the after-image in the dark. | 45s |
Contraindications & Guidance
Gentle practice suitable for most practitioners when seated comfortably.
