Tirthankar Mahavir

Author(s): Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Jaybhikkhu Sahitya Trust

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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsur Gyanmandir
In the eight dream, Trishala saw a large beautiful flag on a golden staff, the end of which was adorned with peacock feathers. The flag bore a figure of a lion and it fluttered in the air. The dream implied that through the unborn son the whole world would be aware of the family.
In her ninth dream, Trishala had a vision of a silver pitcher filled with the purest water. The pitcher was surrounded by lotuses and endowed with all the auspicious features. It was beautiful to look at and it illuminated it surroundings. The dream suggested that the son would have all the riches, perfect power and divine capabilities.
In the tenth vision, Trishala saw a bright lake adorned with lotuses. The water had taken on a red line from the pollen of the lotuses. The dream symbolised that like this lake, the son would remove the mental and physical pains of the people thirsty, though sitting on the bank of the lake of worldly existence, and tired and weary, though resting on the smooth and soft and richly comfortable cot.
In the eleventh dream, Trishala witnessed an ocean of milk. The ocean was as bright as moonlight and tidal waves were rising high and falling back with a tumultuous roar, resulting in rich white foam. This suggested that like the ocean, tirthankara Mahavir would possess the gems of infinite knowledge of vision.
In the twe.fth dream, Trishala had a vision of a celestial aerial car called Pundarika. It was lustrous and was adorned with garlands. Along its sides figures of elephants, horses, swans and crocodiles were painted and it illuminated the whole place. It was in fact inhabited by Gods. The dream indicated the sons fame would soar and it would reach the abode of the Gods. The gods would also worship him.
In the thirteenth dream, Trishala saw an enormous heap of jewels. It was filled with the most beautiful and precious of gems, there were sapphires, emeralcs, and rubys. The pile was so large, it touched the sky and was as tall as Mount Meru.
In the fourteenth dream, Tristala hac a vision of smokeless fire. The flames of the fire were bright red and reached the sky. The dream signified that the son would remove all the elements that tarnished the flames of the fire of his soul. The son would attain a pure spiritual state.