What are some meditation practices using candle in history ?

Candle meditation, commonly referred to as "candle meditation" or "Trataka," is a lovely and meditative technique that helps improve attention, concentration, and inner tranquility. Here are a few candle-based meditation techniques:

Candle Meditation


Take a comfortable seat and straighten your back as you meditate.
Place a lit candle between two and three feet away from you, at eye level.
Focusing your attention on the candle flame, take a delicate look at it.
For as long as you can comfortably and without strain, try to keep your eyes from blinking.
Observe the flame's delicate movements and the colors it contains while you stare.
If your thoughts stray, softly refocus on the candle flame.
Continue doing this exercise for ten to fifteen minutes, progressively extending the time.

Place a candle in front of you and light it.
Take a few deep, soothing breaths while closing your eyes.

Imagine a miniature candle flickering in the center of your chest, near your heart.
As you inhale, imagine the flame brightening and filling your chest with warmth and light.
Imagine the light expanding throughout your body as you exhale, providing relaxation and clarity.
Feel the energy of the flame expanding within you with each breath, producing a sensation of inner tranquility.
Continue this visualization for 10-15 minutes, feeling the candle's uplifting energy fill your entire being.
Meditation with a Candle:

Choose a positive affirmation or intention that speaks to you (for example, "I am calm and centered," "I am filled with gratitude," or "I am at peace").
Place a candle in front of you and light it.
Close your eyes and sit comfortably.
With each inhale and exhale, repeat your selected affirmation in your head as you focus on the candle flame.
Feel the affirmation's energy blending with the light of the candle.
Consider the affirmation's wonderful properties infiltrating your existence.
Continue this technique for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the affirmation and candle to elevate your spirits.
Remember to perform candle meditation in a safe location, away from combustible materials, and to carefully extinguish the candle after you're finished.

This technique can be extremely soothing, as well as beneficial to your overall attention and concentration.

The use of candles can be traced back thousands of years, to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Romans who used candles for both practical and religious purposes. In fact, the word "candle" comes from the Latin word "candere," meaning "to shine." In ancient times, candles were typically made from beeswax or tallow, which is animal fat. They were used for lighting homes, temples, and streets before the invention of electric lights. Candles were also used for religious rituals and ceremonies, and were often considered sacred objects.

During the Middle Ages, candle-making  became a specialized trade, and candles were often used as a form of currency. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the invention of the candle-making machine made candles more affordable and accessible to the general population. Today, candles are used for a variety of purposes, from providing light during power outages to creating a relaxing and romantic atmosphere. Scented candles have become particularly popular, as they can enhance mood and create a cozy and inviting ambiance.