Answer

In Jain Dharma, the mother of a Tirthankar sees 14 auspicious dreams before the birth of the Tirthankar. These dreams indicate the arrival of a great soul who will guide countless beings toward liberation.

Here are the 14 Swapna with their names:

• 1. Elephant – Gaj / Hathi
• 2. Bull – Vrushabh / Saand
• 3. Lion – Sinh
• 4. Goddess Lakshmi – Shri Devi
• 5. Garland – Pushpa Mala
• 6. Moon – Chandra
• 7. Sun – Surya
• 8. Flag – Dhwaj
• 9. Golden Vase – Kalash
• 10. Lotus Lake – Padma Sarovar
• 11. Ocean – Samudra
• 12. Celestial Palace – Dev Viman
• 13. Heap of Jewels – Ratna Rashi
• 14. Smokeless Fire – Nirdhum Agni

Simple Image Guide

You can represent the 14 Swapna using these simple symbols:

• 1. Elephant – 🐘
• 2. Bull – 🐂
• 3. Lion – Lion image
• 4. Goddess Lakshmi – Lakshmi image seated on lotus
• 5. Garland – Flower garland image
• 6. Moon – Moon image
• 7. Sun – Sun image
• 8. Flag – Flag image
• 9. Golden Vase – Kalash image
• 10. Lotus Lake – Lotus pond image
• 11. Ocean – Sea image
• 12. Celestial Palace – Divine palace image
• 13. Heap of Jewels – Jewels image
• 14. Smokeless Fire – Flame image without smoke

Note

In the Digambar tradition, the mother of a Tirthankar is commonly described as seeing 16 auspicious dreams, while in the Shwetambar tradition, 14 auspicious dreams are commonly described.

Takeaway

The 14 Swapna are not ordinary dreams. They are sacred signs showing that a Tirthankar’s soul has entered the mother’s womb and that a great spiritual teacher will be born.