In Buddhist psychology, reverence for the Bodhi Tree serves a dual purpose:
To understand the Gatha, one must first understand the significance of the object being venerated. The Bodhi Tree is not worshipped as a deity in the polytheistic sense; rather, it is revered as a living symbol of the Buddha’s ultimate triumph over ignorance. It represents the moment the "Buddha" (The Awakened One) was born. bodhi puja gatha
"He who strove in effort for seven years... by that Buddha-pole (staff of effort), he maintained his moral restraint." In Buddhist psychology, reverence for the Bodhi Tree
Devotees believe that performing the puja with deep devotion helps in accumulating merit toward the ultimate goal of Nibbana. How the Ritual is Performed In Buddhist psychology
The chanting often includes the veneration of the Buddha’s nine qualities: