Jain Center Los Angeles CA 2008 09 Pratishta Souvenior

Author(s): Jain Center So CA Los Angeles
Publisher: USA Jain Center Southern California

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. Nimisha Asthagiri
Dreams of Mother Queen
Arun Asthagiri (Age 6) attends the Mommy and Me Pathshala class, His
mom, Nimisha composed this song for his class.
Dreams of Mother Queen Trishla (sung in the tune: "Twinkle, twinkle, little star")
Queen Trishla saw glorious dreams, Glorious MOON in its full, Next a HEAP OF GEMS, oh my!, Full of wonder they did seem.
Blossoms lilies to their full, Illuminating the sky Foretelling Her baby's prophecy, Our purest wish He will please, With wisdom, virtues infinite, Tirthankar Mahavir He'll be!
To the world, He brings us peace. Hell attain supreme spirit! Hereto describes each dream once, Followed by its significance.
Oh, how the SUN shines so bright! Intensely burning SMOKELESS FIRE,
Halts the creatures of the night! Shining brightly with great power, Entering Her mouth, what did she see? His supreme knowledge will defeat Removes blind faith, reforms religion, Fearless LION, almighty.
Anger, greed, ego, deceit. Destroys karma, attains salvation! Brave, handsome Prince will come to thee, Protects the world, wait and see! Attracting all attention,
Hence completes the wondrous FOURTEEN
A FLAG on a pole that is golden, Visions Queen Trishla had seen. The next dream was excellent,
With a radiant white lion, But Digambars say two more have been, Beautiful four-tusked ELEPHANT, He'll carry the banner of religion. To make it a total of SIXTEEN. Child with exceptional character, Queen Trishla sees in her slumber A pair of fish for a handsome prince, Guiding our four religious orders, A golden VASE with pure water. A Throne for His spiritual province. Sadhu, Sadhvi, Shravak, Shravika, Comes a child full of compassion Here comes our 24th Jina!
And pure virtues of perfection. And thereafter when the Queen awoke,
Excitedly to the King she spoke. Noble, grand BULL comes thereafter, As LOTUS floats above water, She described each dream in detail, With pure, fine, white, bright, soft, hair, Though roots in mud are under, Vivid visions recalled without fail. Majestic hump and pointed horns, Beyond attachment in our world, Great spiritual teacher to be born! He helps free those who are tangled. Scholars and advisors from about
Relayed the meaning without doubt. On a Lotus, LAKSHMI DEVI, Next is an OCEAN in sight How happy were the royalty Gold, emeralds, pearls of dazzling beauty, With waves of stupendous height. To know prince will be Keval jnaani. Goddess of wealth, prosperity, With a state of serenity of great wealth, splendor Son will be And a pleasant personality, My mom also has some dreams, The supreme benefactor truly,
Son with infinite perception About who and what I'll be. A Tirthankara absolutely!
Liberates from life's OCEAN. So I will work hard and be good
And help others as I should. From up above the world so high, CELESTIAL PLANE flying by So mom and dad can be proud of me, Comes a GARLAND from the sky, With incense and music of the sky. Just like Queen Trishla must be. As its fragrance spreads about,
Respectfully heavenly beings His words are respected throughout. Honor His spiritual teachings.
I want to learn about Jainism, so I would not hurt animals, insects, birds, or even humans.
Rini Jain, 8