Book Title: Jain Heritage and Beyond
Author(s): Shailesh Shah
Publisher: Oshwal Associations of The UK

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________________ 8. The eighth dream queen Trishala saw a very LARGE FLAG flying on a golden stick. The flag fluttered softly and auspiciously in the gentle breeze. It was attracting the eyes of all. Peacock feathers decorted its crown. A radiant shining white lion was on it. This dream indicates that her son will be great, noble and well respected leader of the family. 8. DHAJA A flag with a symbol of a lion Mahavir would carry the banner of religion. He would reinstate the religious order 9. The ninth dream queen Trishala saw a SILVER URN (Kalash) with full of crystal clear water. It was a magnificent, beautiful and bright pot. It shone like a gold and was a joy to behold. It was garlanded with strings of lotuses and other flowers. The pot was holy and untouched by anything sinful. This dream indicates that her son will be perfect with all virtues. 9. KALASH A golden vase filled with pure water Mahavir would be full of compassion for all living beings. He would head the religion, 10. The tenth dream queen Trishala saw a LOTUS LAKE (Padma Sarovar). The thousands of lotuses were floating on the lake which opened at the touch of the Sun's rays. The lotuses imparted a sweet fragrance. There were swarms of fishes in the lake. Its water glowed like flame. The lily leaves were floating on the water This dream indicates that her son will help to liberate the human beings who are tangled in the cycle of birth, death and misery. 10.PADMA SAROVAR A Lotus Lake Mahavir would be above worldly attachments 11. The eleventh dream queen Trishala saw a MILKY OCEAN. Its water swell out in all directions, rising to great heights with turbulent motion. Winds blew and created waves. A great commotion was created in the sea by huge sea animals. Great rivers fell into the sea, producing huge whirl pools. This dream indicates that her son will navigate through life ocean of birth, death and misery leading to Moksha or Liberation. 11. RATNAKAR The ocean Mahavir would have a calm and pleasent disposition. He would achieve infinite perception and knowledge

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