TAPAS
Our scriptures describe the world of tapas as one of seven worlds called, Bhuh, Bhuvah, Suvah, Mahah, Janah, Tapah and Satyaloka.
Tapas means an intense austere effort to reach the goal. The Vedas declare that this creation is the outcome of the Lord's tapas. The whole creation is always in search of happiness.
The tapas which is done for material acquisitions becomes a torture when intensified. Tapas done for attaining the Lord's feet is elevating.
Our Puranas tell us that both gods and demons did tapas.
In this sort of tapas there is a desire or some purpose to befulfilled. It may be done for the welfare of the world or for destruction.
When such tapas is rewarded all of humanity is influenced according to the desire of that tapasvi.
Ganapati was considered equal to Kalidasa and Sankara in poetic compositions. He brought about a healthy revolution both in literary and philosophic thought. He was like Charaka in his knowledge of medicine, a Parasara in astrology and a Varahamihira in astronomy.
He was a great lover of his country. He would obtain the vision of any god he meditated upon.
He got the greatest siddhi of Kapala-
bheda (breaking of the cranium) while living.
He became Sri Ramanas close disciple and a model of righteousness and humility.
He was the living embodiment of tapas and
so he ought to be described as a 'Mahatapasvi', a great one in the field of tapas.
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