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The Forty-First Chapter
Now, after some time had passed, Chakravarti Bharat had some dreams that showed him wondrous things. [1] He woke up suddenly, his mind somewhat disturbed by these dreams, and began to ponder their meaning. [2] These dreams seem to me to be mostly of bad omen, and I think they will bear fruit in the distant future, in the fifth age. [3] How could such calamities befall the people while the Lord Vrishabhadeva is shining brightly? [4] Therefore, perhaps when this Krita Yuga (the fourth age) has passed and sin has increased, these dreams will bear their fruit. [5] These dreams, whose fruit is to bring about a revolution at the end of the age, are harbingers of misfortune and will bring about the same results for both the king and the people. [6] Just as the changes caused by the orbs of the moon and the sun bring about results that affect all beings in the world, so too will the fruits of the dreams I have seen affect all beings equally. [7] This is our inference, based on our contemplation of gross matters. The perception of subtle truths can only come from direct knowledge. [8] It is true that apart from the sun of Kevala Jnana, no other entity can pierce the darkness of doubt, for who can dispel the night except the sun? [9] With the Lord Vrishabhadeva, who reveals the true nature of things, present, why should I have any confusion in my mind? Indeed, with a mirror present, who would see the beauty of a face by touch? [10-11] Therefore, in this matter, our understanding of the truth and the means to pacify these dreams are based on seeing the auspicious mirror of the Lord's face. [11] Moreover, I should go to the Lord's presence and inform him of this creation of the twice-born. [12]