Overview & Traditional Lineage
The Hearth (Agni Dharana (bahya)) is a classical visualisation rooted in Pancha mahabhuta — fire. A fire in a grate on a cold evening. Warming and gently rousing, which makes it the scene for heaviness and cold rather than for agitation.
Primary Goals: Energy, Grief. Themes: Cold, Heaviness, Comfort.
Full Guided Practice Script & Cue Timeline
| Timestamp | Spoken Cue / Instruction | Pause |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | Sit, and let the eyes close. | 12s |
| 0:16 | A small fire in a grate. A cold room otherwise, and one warm side of you. | 22s |
| 0:48 | The heat is only on the front of the body. Your back is still cool. Feel both at once. | 28s |
| 1:28 | Watch what the fire actually does. It is never the same shape twice, and it never stops. | 35s |
| 2:14 | A log settles. A shower of sparks goes up and disappears. | 30s |
| 2:51 | There is no effort in it. Nothing is being achieved. It is simply burning because that is what it is. | 40s |
| 3:43 | Let the warmth on your face be the only thing you are attending to. | 60s |
| 4:52 | If you are tired or low, let the fire be doing the work for a while. You do not have to. | 60s |
| 6:05 | The fire is getting lower now, and steadier. Less flame, more heat. | 45s |
| 6:58 | Leave it burning down. Come back to the room. | 25s |
Contraindications & Guidance
Gentle practice suitable for most practitioners when seated comfortably.
