Tapah means heat, producing heat, friction and heat and it’s therefore loosely translated as self-discipline. This very word actually explains the nature of self discipline. If you choose a little task and you make a vow to yourself that you're gonna do that little task everyday at the same time, this will probably generate resistance  and friction in your life. To understand that a bit more clearly imagine you make a vow to yourself to wake up everyday to meditate for an hou