In Jain dharma, such dreams are usually understood as shubh nimit (auspicious sign), not as a fixed “prediction” of the future.

1. What does seeing a temple in a dream generally indicate? If you see a Jain temple (derasar) or Jina idol in a dream, traditional understanding is:

• You have puṇya (good karmas) related to dharma.
• Your bhakti and respect for Tirthankars is becoming stronger.
• Your mind is slowly turning towards satsang, samayik, pratikraman, and right path.

It is seen as an encouragement from your own subconscious + accumulated punya, not as a magical message.

2. How should you respond to such a dream?

Instead of trying to decode exact “future events”, Jain tradition suggests:

• Do Namokar Mantra with deep devotion after waking.
• If possible, visit a Jain temple, do darshan and prarthana.
• Do a little swadhyaya (scripture reading or pravachan listening).
• Strengthen ahimsa, satya, brahmacharya, aparigraha in daily life.

3. Important Jain view on dreams (swapna / nimit)

• Except for special cases like 14 auspicious dreams of Tirthankara-mothers, ordinary people’s dreams are not treated as certain prophecy in Jain shastra.
• They are mainly taken as indications of one’s inner state and karmic impressions.
• So, do not get scared or over-excited; just take it as a gentle reminder to move closer to dharma.

So, seeing a Jain temple in a dream is generally considered good and spiritually uplifting, but its real value is in how you improve your thoughts, speech, and actions after it.