Jainism For Beginners Level 01

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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12. celestial plane
smokeless fire
- 13. —_ heap of jewels
Description: The plane resounded with celestial music. It was saturated with the pleasant and spiritual aroma of incense.
Description: The fire burned with great intensity, but there was no smoke.
Description: It was a mixture of all types of gems and precious stones. These jewels were heaped over the earth and they illuminated the entire sky.
Meaning : This dream indicated that all the celestial beings in heaven would respect, honor, and salute her son's spiritual teachings.
Meaning : This dream indicated that her son would reform and restore the religious order. Furthermore, he would burn or destroy his karmas and attain salvation.
Meaning : This dream indicated that her son would have infinite virtues and wisdom and he would attain the supreme spirit.
The order of the first three dreams varies with the Tirthankars: 1st Tirthankar-Bull, Elephant, Lion; 2nd to 23rd Tirthankars-Elephant, Bull, Lion; 24th Tirthankar-Lion, Elephant, Bull.
In summary, the indication of all these dreams is that the child to be born would be very strong courageous, and filled with virtues. He would be very spiritual and would become a great religions leader. He would reform and restore the religious order and guide all the creatures of the universe to attain liberation. He would also be liberated.
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DREAMS OF TIRTHANKAR'S MOTHER