Mahavir Prince Of Peace

Author(s): Ranchor Prime
Publisher: Mandala Publishing

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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsun Gyarmandir
This child will bring peace and serenity to a suffering world.
the QUEEN FEARS
for HER BABY
OW IT WAS THE TURN OF QUEEN TRISALA to experience wonderful dreams. As she slept, softly serenaded by her musician attendants, she dreamt the same beautiful visions that Devananda had earlier seen, and she too awoke full of wonder and called her husband.
King Siddhartha came to her bedside and brought with him his interpreter of dreams. The learned seer listened carefully to all that the queen reported, and was able to offer an explanation for each vision
"The white elephant is a sign of a supreme teacher who lays down the law. The strong bull symbolizes the spirit of religion, called Dharma. The lion signifies fearlessness and one whose passions are calmed. Flower garlands are the sign of one who will be revered. The moon spreads cool light, so this child will bring peace and serenity to a suffering world. The rising sun symbolizes knowledge that destroys darkness. The flag is a sign of fame, and the silver bowl of water is a sign of riches and power. The lake means your child will take away the people's weariness and thirst. 'The milk ocean means he will be a reservoir of infinite wisdom. The shining aerial plane means his fame will reach even the heavens. The precious stones mean he will possess knowledge greater than any worldly wealth and the fire without smoke indicates he will achieve the spotless state of pure spiritual existence."
When all these predictions were made everyone rejoiced, and took great care of the mother so as not to endanger her baby. She was cared for by many serving girls, and sweet music was played in her apartments Her husband became attendant to all her needs and together they longed for the birth of their son.
As her child grew inside her, she felt his little body moving, and though he gave her discomfort she was very happy. But one day she could feel no movement.
Queen Trisala experienced wonder dreams seeing the same beautiful visions that
Devananda had earlier seen