Answer

Gautam Labdhi Tap is a Jain tapasya performed with devotion toward Gautam Swami, the first Ganadhar of Bhagwan Mahavir.

However, the exact vidhi can vary by Jain tradition, gaccha, sangh, and guru-parampara. Therefore, for the precise rules—such as number of days, type of fasting, specific recitations, and parna vidhi—you should follow the guidance of your Guru Maharaj / Sadhviji / local Jain Sangh.

General Traditional Approach

A commonly followed devotional approach includes:

• Taking the tap with proper bhav, humility, and permission/guidance from Guru Bhagwant.
• Doing Namaskar Mahamantra daily.
• Remembering Gautam Swami with devotion.
• Maintaining purity in food, speech, thoughts, and conduct.
• Observing the prescribed fast or ayambil/ekasana/biyasana according to the vidhi given by the Guru.
• Doing pratikraman, samayik, swadhyay, and forgiveness-bhav as much as possible.
• Completing the tap with proper parna according to the prescribed rule.

Spiritual Understanding

Gautam Swami represents deep devotion, humility, knowledge, and complete surrender to Bhagwan Mahavir. Gautam Labdhi Tap is not only about fasting; its main purpose is to develop:

• shraddha in Jin Dharma,
• vinay toward Guru,
• control over desires,
• purity of inner bhav,
• and spiritual progress through tapasya.

Takeaway

For the exact Gautam Labdhi Tap vidhi, please take instructions from your Guru Bhagwant or Jain Sangh, because the detailed procedure is tradition-specific. The most important part is to perform the tap with right faith, humility, purity, and devotion toward Gautam Swami.