This tree is the Bodhi tree sitting under which Gautama Buddha received Spiritual Illumination. This is the tree of Enlightenment (Jnana). Lord Krishna is known as Vatapatra Sayi (He who reposes on a banyan leaf), because during the period of Pralaya (deluge), He assumed the microcosmic form of Balakrishna and reposed on a banyan leaf. This is the tree referred to by Shri Krishna in Bhagavad Gita. If aspirants meditate and undertake spiritual austerities here, they will attain fulfilment of their desires, success in their efforts, control over their senses and steadiness of mind. (Tapovanam)