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The mothers of Vaasudev (half-chakravarti) see seven out of these 14 great dreams-(1) Lion, (2) The sun, (3) The urn, (4) The sea, (5) Lakshmi, (6) Heap of gems, and (7) Smokeless fire.
The mothers of Baldev see four these great dreams-(1) Elephant, (2) Lotus-pond, (3) the moon, and (4) Bull. The mothers of prati-Vaasude sees only three of these great dreams.
In this Antakriddasha Sutra is mentioned that the mothers of Gautam Kumar, Gajasukumal and other seekers saw lion in their dream when they were pregnant. Lion is the symbol of valour, bravery, fearlessness etc. These virtues are found in these seekers. This way the dreams seen by mothers came true in the lives of their sons. The Ten Dreams of Bhagavan Mahavir
During his period of practices Bhagavan Mahavir saw ten dreams. These dreams can also be defined as spiritual dreams. The dreams and their indications are as follows1. Dream-Defeating a Tal demon.
Meaning-He will destroy the Mohaniya (illusory) kurma. 2. Dream-A bird with white feathers is in attendance.
Meaning-He will always have purest attitude or feelings. 3. Dream—A bird with multi-coloured feathers is around.
Meaning-He will propagate multifaceted knowledge through the 12 Angas. 4. Dream-Two gem strings appear in front.
Meaning-He will preach two way religion as conducts of ascetics and laily. 5. Dream--A herd of white cows is in front.
Meaning—The four pronged religious organization will serve him. 6. Dream—A pond with open lotuses.
Meaning—Gods from four dimensions will serve him. 7. Dream--Crossed a wavy ocean swimining.
Meaning-He will cross the ocean of rebirths. 8. Dream-Sun rays are spreading in all directions.
Meaning-He will get enlightenment or omniscience. 9. Dream-Encircling the Manushottar mountain with his bluish intestines.
Meaning—He will pervade the universe with his pure glory. 10. Dream—Sitting on a throne on placed on the summit of Meru mountain.
Meaning-He will give religious discourse sitting on a high throne in Samuvasaran.
Antakriddasha Mahima
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