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one life, but the language of dreams is a part of us from time immemorial. This language can be known by an inner intuition.
The dream analysts who have made an effort to reach into the depths of dreams have recognized that dreams are a source of strength. Those who can recognize and awaken the power of their dreams, transform them into reality. Those who do not awaken this power remain mere dreamers. Their dreams are of no
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Based on the Agamas, this dream power can be awakened as described below in section titled 'The Dream Meditation. This is especially relevant in the context of those women who wish to conceive. However, any aspirant can use this power to make their dreams come true.
There is a mention in the Agamas that when Mahavira entered his mother's womb, she began to see auspicious dreams. As soon as she saw the dreams, she woke up. Taking a seat, she began to reflect upon the dreams. She once again saw the dreams in her waking state. By the process of analysis (iha) and decision (avaya), she recognized the specific form of these dreams and meditated upon them. The Agama states sumina jagariyam jagaranti - which
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means consciously awakening what was seen in sleep when awake. This is the simple process of initiating one's dream power.
Divine Dreams
The qualities of Tirthankaras have to be etched in the mind of every man and woman. This will inspire them to give birth to the epoch-hero who is awaited in every era. This is the ideal of Arham Pregnancy and the inspiration of this sadhana. Hence it is important to know the various facets of the fourteen dreams, which were seen by the mothers of the Tirthankaras, in great detail.
Our first introduction to the multifaceted personality of a Tirthankara is found in the fourteen dreams of Mother Trishala as described in the Kalpa Sutra: 1) white heavenly elephant 2) magnificent bull 3) powerful lion 4) goddess laxmi 5) celestial garland of flowers 6) radiant full moon 7) rising sun 8) stately five coloured flag 9) silver urn filled with crystal clear water 10) lotus-lake 11) milky-sea 12) celestial chariot 13) heap of gems 14) smokeless fire.
This is the sequence in which these fourteen dreams are seen by the mothers of the Tirthankaras, with the exception
