$JES 302 Jain Philosophy Level 3 Book

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

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DREAMS OF MOTHER TRISHALÄ
13 Heap of Jewels
The thirteenth dream Queen Trishalä had was of a big heap of various jewels.
This dream indicated that her son would have infinite virtues and wisdom and he would attain the supreme spirit.
14 Smokeless Fire
The fourteenth dream Queen Trishalä had was of a Smokeless Fire. The fire 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. Furthermore, he would burn or destroy his karmas and attain salvation.
Additional Dreams as per Digambar Tradition Digambar scriptures indicate that Queen Trishalä had sixteen dreams.
15 Pair of Fish
The fifteenth dream was of a pair of Fish, which indicated that her son would be extremely handsome.
16 Lofty Throne
The sixteenth dream was of a Lofty Throne, which indicated that her son would have a very high spiritual status.
The meaning of all these dreams is that the child to be born would be very strong, courageous, and full of virtues. He would be very religious and would become a great king or a spiritual leader. He would reform and restore the religious order and guide all the creatures of the universe to attain salvation. He would also be liberated. As a matter of fact, all Tirthankars' mother have same dreams.
Lord Mahävir was born on the thirteenth day of the bright half of the month Chaitra, five hundred and forty-three years before the Vikram Era (Hindu calendar), or in 599 BC.
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