$JES 101 Jain Activity Book Level 1 Book

Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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Dream 11 Ocean
Description Its water rose in all directions to great heights. The wind blew and created waves.
Meaning This dream indicated that her son would have a serene and pleasant personality. He would achieve infinite perception and knowledge and would escape from a worldly life, which is the ocean of birth and death. This would lead his soul to Moksha (liberation)
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Celestial Plane
The plane resounded with celestial music. It was saturated with the pleasant and spiritual aroma of incense.
This dream indicated that all the celestial beings in heaven would respect, honor, and salute her son's spiritual teachings.
13 Heap of
Jewels
It was a mixture of all types of gems and precious stones. These jewels were heaped over the earth and they illuminated the entire sky.
This dream indicated that her son would have infinite virtues and wisdom and he would attain the supreme spirit.
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Smokeless The fire burned with great intensity, but there Fire was no smoke.
This dream indicated that her son would reform and restore the religious order. He would remove blind faith and orthodox rituals. Furthermore, he would burn or destroy his karmas and attain salvation.
15 Pair of
Pair of Fish (Digambar tradition)
This dream indicated that her son would be extremely handsome.
Fish
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Lofty Throne
Lofty Throne (Digambar tradition)
This dream indicated that person would have a very high spiritual status.
• The order of the first three dreams varies with the Tirthankars: 1st Tirthankar - Bull, Elephant, Lion; 2nd to 23rd Tirthankars - Elephant, Bull, Lion; 24th Tirthankar - Lion, Elephant, Bull. In summary, the indication of all these dreams is that the child to be born would be very strong, courageous, and filled with virtues. He would be very religious and would become a great spiritual leader. He would reform and restore the religious order and guide all the creatures of the universe to attain liberation. He would also be liberated.
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