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DREAMS OF MOTHER TRISHALÄ
11. Ocean
The eleventh dream Queen Trishala had was of an Ocean. Its water rose in all directions to great heights. The wind blew gently and created waves.
This dream indicated that her son would have a serene and pleasant personality. He will escape from life on the ocean of birth, death and misery and will achieve infinite perception and knowledge. This will lead his soul to Moksha (liberation).
12. Celestial Plane
The twelfth dream Queen Trishala had was of a Celestial chariot. The chariot resounded with celestial music. It was saturated with the intoxicating aroma of incense.
This dream indicated that all of the Angels in heaven would respect, honor, and salute her son's spiritual teachings and they would obey him.
13. Heap of Jewels
The thirteenth dream Queen Trishala had was of a Big Heap of Jewels. It was a mixture of all types of gems and precious stones.
This dream indicated that her son would have infinite virtues and wisdom and he would attain supreme spiritualism.
14. Smokeless Fire
The fourteenth dream Queen Trishala had was of a Smokeless Fire. The fired burned with great intensity, but there was no smoke.
This dream indicated that her son would reform and restore religious order. He would remove blind faith and orthodox rituals. Further he would burn or destroy his karmas and attain salvation.
15. Pair of Fish
According to Digamber Tradition, some scriptures say that Queen Trishala had sixteen dreams. The fifteenth dream
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