Jain Study Center NC Raleigh 1997 11 YJA Regional Convention

Author(s): Jain Study Center NC Raleigh
Publisher: USA Jain Study Center NC Raleigh

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The tenth dream queen Trishala saw a LOTUS-LAKE (Padma-Sagar). 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 fish 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 that are tangled in the cycle of birth, death and misery.
The eleventh dream queen Trishala saw a MILKY-SEA. 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 whirlpools.
This dream indicates that her son will navigate through Life Ocean of birth, death and misery leading to Moksha or Liberation.
In her twelfth dream, queen Trishala saw a CELESTIAL AIRPLANE. The airplane had eight thousand 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, deer, 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.
This dream indicates that all gods and goddesses in heaven will respect and salute to his spiritual teaching and will obey him.
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.
In her fourteenth dream queen Trishala saw a SMOKE LESS 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.
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.
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