In Jainism, dreams are generally viewed as ordinary mental phenomena that arise from one’s thoughts, impressions, and karmic residue. They are not considered reliable sources of omens or predictive guidance for spiritual progress. The focus in Jain practice is on waking conduct—right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct—and on purifying karma through ahimsa (non-violence), truth, and other ethical disciplines, rather than interpreting dreams.

Key points:

• Dreams reflect the mind and karma, not ultimate spiritual truth.
• They should not be relied upon for decisions or predictions about the future.
• Spiritual progress is measured by one’s actions in waking life, not by dream signs.
• If dreams are disturbing, practices like mindfulness, ethical living, and detachment (vairāgya) are emphasized.

If you’d like, I can share a concise explanation from a specific Jain text or tradition (Digambara or Śvetāmbara) and point to a related sutra or stotra.