In Jain Dharma, the 14 auspicious dreams seen by a Tirthankar’s mother before birth are considered highly sacred signs of the child’s greatness.

Meaning of the 14 dreams

They indicate that the child will become a Tirthankar or a spiritually supreme soul.

Commonly explained meanings are:

1. Elephant – greatness, purity, and royal virtue
2. Bull – strength and dharma
3. Lion – courage and supreme spiritual power
4. Goddess Lakshmi – prosperity and auspiciousness
5. Garland of flowers – joy and honor
6. Moon – calmness and peace
7. Sun – brilliance and knowledge
8. Flag – victory of dharma
9. Vessel filled with water – purity and completeness
10. Lotus lake – spiritual beauty and detachment
11. Ocean – depth and vastness of virtues
12. Celestial throne – exalted destiny
13. Jewel heap – noble qualities and inner treasure
14. Smoke-free flame / celestial pair of fish / other auspicious sign depending on tradition – liberation, purity, and spiritual success

Spiritual significance

These dreams show that:

• the soul is अत्यंत पुण्यशाली,
• the birth will be for the upliftment of many beings,
• and the child will later guide beings on the path of Ahimsa, self-control, and liberation.

Tradition note

Different Jain traditions may list the 14th dream slightly differently, but the central meaning remains the same: the birth of an extraordinary spiritual soul.

If you want, I can also give the 14 dreams in order in Sanskrit/Prakrit with simple meaning.