Importance of TapoBhumi for the Modern Sadhak

The word TapoBhumi comes from two words ‘Tapas’ and ‘Bhumi’. Tapas means austerity, spiritual practice, going through a tough regime, or following a tough practice to achieve spiritual growth and Bhumi means land, a piece of land, or an area. TapoBhumi is an extended area where a saint, sage, or a great one has performed a spiritual practice for years either by themselves or in a group.

Also known as TapoVan, Van meaning forest or jungle, since in ancient times and even now, forests or mountains are chosen by Sadhaks to perform extended Sadhanas owing to the peace there, TapoBhumis contain extremely high energy frequencies and vibrate at a different tune compared to the areas surrounding them. It is because of the austerity performed at the place.

Let’s understand the science behind it –

When we pour perfume on our clothes, have you noticed that some clothes smell of the same perfume even after a year of keeping in the wardrobe or even after a couple of washes? It is because of the potency of the perfume that makes the smell stay long after you have removed the clothes. Now, apply the same effect, a million times over to a piece of land, exactly. This is what happens when a sage performs austerity at a place for years at end. First, the environment gets cleansed, healthy, and then, it starts vibrating on a higher frequency. The kind of changes in the vicinity can’t be defined by modern science but they exist. For instance, there is a village in Maharashtra State in India called Shani Shignapur where people’s houses don’t have doors in front of them. When asked, they say no one has ever been able to steal something and leave the village. They say this is the effect of Lord Shani’s grace on the land.

Similarly, people claim to have healed by consuming Vibhuti from Sai Baba’s Tapobhumi which is just a thirty-minute ride from Shani Shignapur. How these places have this aura hasn’t been explained by modern science yet, but the energies and the experiences a person has when they visit these places are experiential evidence of the effect.

How is it Important to the Modern Sadhak?

Applying the same logic of TapoBhumi, when we begin performing Sadhana at the same place every day, whether it’s our room, the hall, kitchen, or the altar room, the energies and vibrations of that room begin changing and matching our frequency. Do it consistently for a month and you will begin feeling an instant change when you enter your Sadhana room. Do it for a year and everyone visiting your home will feel an evident change in their moods the moment they enter your place. People will start telling you things like, “Man, I feel instantly calmer the moment I enter your home, what are you doing?” And this is without any special diffuser or calming music. This is the change you will notice in your home, slowly your neighborhood, and in some cases the entire area.

The Exchange

Here’s how it benefits you. Say, you begin Sadhana in one room of your home and continue it for 21 Days. On the 22nd day, you are in a bad mood about something that happened at work and don’t feel like performing Sadhana. Try to just go and sit in your Sadhana room for five minutes and you will instantly feel better. In the next ten minutes, you will find yourself meditating and in the next hour, you will come out of the room happy, having performed your Sadhana for the day. You and your Sadhana room get connected and begin exchanging more power, hence becoming a self-sustaining system.

Your Sadhana room becomes your Tapobhumi where you can perform Sadhana alone or do it in a group, increasing the power of the place.

What happens when you move house? The person who has shifted in your old place will feel the power and vibrations of the place and will no doubt be attracted to Sadhana automatically, without knowing how or why. You have in a way, spread spirituality in the world. For you, you will have become so powerful by now that the moment you enter the new place, it will have turned into a Tapobhumi in half the time your old place did. That is the power of Sadhana friends, the power of consistency, and the power of Spirituality.

Try this at home and tell us the differences you feel in a month.

Here are some key aspects of "tapobhumi" and its significance:

Spiritual Practice: "Tapobhumi" is a place where individuals engage in rigorous spiritual practices and meditation to purify their minds and bodies. These practices often involve solitude, fasting, silence, and deep introspection.

Spiritual Progress: It is believed that practicing on "tapobhumi" accelerates one's spiritual progress. By dedicating time and effort to these practices in a consecrated place, individuals aim to gain insight into the nature of reality and attain higher levels of consciousness.

Pilgrimage Sites: Many places in India, Nepal, and other South Asian countries are considered sacred and are often referred to as "tapobhumi." These sites may have natural beauty, historical or mythological significance, or associations with revered saints and sages.

Pilgrimages and Retreats: People often go on pilgrimages to these "tapobhumi" sites to seek inspiration, guidance, and blessings from the spiritual energy present there. Some may also participate in retreats or extended periods of meditation in these locations.

Historical Significance: Various ancient texts and scriptures mention specific "tapobhumi" locations where renowned sages and saints are said to have achieved spiritual enlightenment. These locations have historical and mythological importance.

Sacred Rituals: Rituals and ceremonies are often conducted in "tapobhumi" sites to maintain their sanctity and to invoke divine blessings. These rituals can vary depending on the specific tradition and the purpose of the visit.

Symbolic Importance: "Tapobhumi" represents the idea that the environment and surroundings can have a profound impact on one's spiritual journey. The peaceful and serene atmosphere of these places is considered conducive to inner reflection and meditation.