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FOURTEEN AUSPICIOUS
DREAMS OF MOTHER TRISHALA
Queen Trishala, mother of Lord Mahavir saw at mid night fourteen beautiful and auspicious dreams after conception. They were:
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3. KESARI SINH
A handsom playful lion
The child would be brave and powerful. the
child would protect the world.
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2. VRUSHABH
A beautiful, time white bull
The child would be highly intelligent. He
would cultivate religion.
1. The first dream queen Trishala saw a magnificent LION. Its claws were beautiful and well poised. The lion had a large well rounded head and extremely sharp edged teeth. Its lips were perfect, its color was red, and its eyes were sharp and glowing. Its tail was impressively long and well shaped. Queen Trishala saw this lion descending towards her and entering her mouth.
This dream indicates that her son will be as powerful and strong as lion. He will be fearless, almighty, and capable of ruling over the world.
2. The second dream queen Trishala saw a BULL. The color of the bull was also white, but it was brighter than white lotuses. It glowed with beauty and radiated a light all around. It had noble, grand and majestic hump. It had fine, bright, and soft hair on his body. Its horns were superb, and sharply pointed.
This dream indicates that her son will a spiritual teacher of great monks, kings and other great personalities.
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