Jain Heritage and Beyond

Author(s): Shailesh Shah
Publisher: Oshwal Associations of The UK

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12. In her twelth dream, queen Trishala saw a CELESTIAL AIR PLANE. The airplane had eight thousands magnificent gold pillars studded with gems. The plane was framed with sheets of gold and garlands of pearls. It was decorated with rows of murals depicting bulls, horses, men, crocodiles, birds, children, deers, elephants, wild animals and lotus flowers. The plane resounded with celestial music. It was saturated with intoxicating aroma of incense fumes. It was illuminated with bright silvery light.
12. VIMAN KE BHAVAN
A god's heavenly abode Mahavir would be honored by heavenly
beings
This dream indicates that all Gods and Goddesses in heaven will respect and salute to his spiritual teaching and will obey him.
13. In her thirteenth dream queen Trishala saw a great heap of GEMS, as high as Mount MERU. There were gems and precious stones of all types and kinds. These gems were heaped over the earth and they illuminated the entire sky.
This dream indicates that her son will have infinite virtues and wisdom.
13. RATNA NO DHAGLO
A heap of jewels Mahavir would have a lot of good qualities
14. In her fourteenth dream queen Trishala saw a SMOKELESS FIRE. The fire burned with great intensity and emitted a radiant glow. Great quantities of pure Ghee and honey were being poured on the fire. It burned with numerous flames.
This dream indicates that the wisdom of her son will excel the wisdom of all other great people.
14. AGNI
Asmokeless Fire Mahavir would remove blind faith and orthodox rituals. He would bum (destroy) his
karma and attain salvation.
After having such fourteen wonderful dreams, queen Trishala woke up. Her dreams filled her with wonder. She never had such dreams before. She narrated her dreams to king Siddharth. The king called the soothsayers for the interpretation of dreams and they unanimously said, "Sir, Her Highness will be blessed with a noble son. The dream augurs the vast spiritual realm, the child shall command. Her Highness will become the Universal Mother." After nine months and fourteen days, Queen Trishala delivered a baby boy. The boy was named Vardhaman meaning ever increasing Immediately after the birth of prince Vardhaman, Indra, the King of heaven, arrived with other gods and goddesses, He hypnotized the whole city including mother Trishala and King Siddharth. He took baby Vardhaman to mount Meru and bathed him. He proclaimed peace and harmony by reciting during the first bathing ceremony of newborn Tirthankara. After renunciation and realization of Absolute Self Knowledge, Prince Vardhaman became Lord Mahavir, the twenty forth and the last Tirthankara of Jain religion.
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