In Jainism the mother of a future Tīrthaṅkara sees auspicious dreams (svapna) announcing the greatness of the child. Queen Trishalā (mother of Mahāvīra) saw the fourteen dreams according to the Śvetāmbara tradition. Below are the 14 dreams with simple, traditional Jain meanings.

1. Elephant (Airāvata) — greatness, royal power and noble character; the four tusks represent the four parts of the sangha (monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen). ( jainpedia.org , oshwal.org.uk )
2. Bull (Vṛṣabha) — strength in dharma; the child will be a great spiritual teacher. ( oshwal.org.uk , jainpedia.org )
3. Lion (Siṃha) — courage, leadership and fearlessness. ( oshwal.org.uk )
4. Goddess Śrī / Lakṣmī — prosperity, splendor and auspiciousness (anointment). ( jainpedia.org )
5. Garland of flowers — fame, respect and the spreading fragrance of the teaching. ( oshwal.org.uk )
6. Full Moon (Candra) — peace, calm and benefit to all beings. ( oshwal.org.uk )
7. Sun (Sūrya) — supreme knowledge; the dispelling of spiritual darkness. ( oshwal.org.uk )
8. Banner / Flag (Dhvaja) — leadership; carrying the banner of religion. ( searchcollection.asianart.org )
9. Full vase / Kalasha (Pūrṇa-kalasha) — fullness of virtues, compassion and purity. ( jainpedia.org )
10. Lotus-lake (Padma-sarovara) — detachment, purity and spiritual beauty. ( oshwal.org.uk )
11. Ocean (milky ocean / ratnakar) — vastness of spiritual attainment; eventual liberation (