Answer

Yes, according to the Śvetāmbara Jain tradition, the mothers of all 24 Tirthankars saw 14 auspicious dreams before the birth of a Tirthankar.

In the Digambara Jain tradition, it is generally described as 16 auspicious dreams.

Explanation

These dreams are called Mangal Swapna or auspicious dreams. They indicate that a highly spiritual soul, destined to become a Tirthankar, has entered the mother’s womb.

In Śvetāmbara tradition, the 14 dreams include symbols such as:

• Elephant
• Bull
• Lion
• Goddess Lakshmi
• Garland
• Moon
• Sun
• Flag
• Kalash
• Lotus lake
• Ocean
• Celestial palace
• Heap of jewels
• Smokeless fire

Spiritual Understanding

These dreams are not ordinary dreams. In Jain tradition, they are understood as divine signs showing that the child will become a Tirthankar, one who establishes the fourfold Jain Sangh and shows the path to liberation.

Takeaway

So, the answer is: Yes, in Śvetāmbara tradition all Tirthankar mothers saw 14 auspicious dreams; in Digambara tradition, they are described as 16 auspicious dreams.