Answer

In Gautam Labdhi Tap, devotees traditionally perform Ayambil Tap along with devotion to Gautam Swami.

The common practice is:

• Doing Ayambil as the tapasya
• Remembering and worshipping Gautam Swami
• Reciting prayers, stavans, or jaap connected with Gautam Swami, according to one’s tradition
• Maintaining purity, humility, and spiritual focus during the tap

Explanation

Ayambil means eating only one simple meal in the day, usually without taste-enhancing ingredients such as oil, ghee, spices, sweets, milk, curd, and similar rich foods, according to Jain practice.

In Gautam Labdhi Tap, the tapasya is done with devotion toward Gautam Swami, who is revered as the first Ganadhar of Bhagwan Mahavir and is especially associated with deep knowledge, humility, and spiritual attainment.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose of Gautam Labdhi Tap is not only physical fasting, but also:

• To reduce attachment to taste
• To develop humility like Gautam Swami
• To strengthen devotion and faith
• To purify karma through restraint and discipline

Takeaway

In simple terms, Gautam Labdhi Tap is generally observed by doing Ayambil with devotion to Gautam Swami. For the exact number of days, vidhi, jaap, or specific rules, it is best to follow the guidance of your Jain guru, upadhyay, or local sangh tradition.