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Meaning of 16 dreams of queen trishala
Here is the meaning of Queen Trishala’s dreams as understood in Jain Dharma.
Śvetāmbara tradition (14 dreams)
- Elephant: Majesty, spiritual strength, and leadership over dharma.
- Bull: Steadfastness in dharma; the child will guide religious people and rulers.
- Lion: Fearlessness and mighty leadership; a powerful spiritual teacher.
- Goddess Lakṣmī: Great auspiciousness, prosperity, and glory that accompanies true dharma.
- Garland of flowers: The fragrance of his preaching spreading far and wide.
- Full moon: Peaceful, beneficent presence; serenity to all beings.
- Sun: Dispelling ignorance; shining with true knowledge.
- Flag/Banner: Victory and high honor for the dharma.
- Full Kalasha (vase): Purity and fullness of virtues and compassion.
- Lotus lake: Detachment and purity while living in the world.
- Milky ocean: Vast spiritual depth and limitless virtues leading to liberation.
- Celestial palace (vimāna): Divine, exalted spiritual status; Devas will respect him.
- Heap of jewels: Infinite virtues, wisdom, and merit.
- Smokeless fire: Radiant right knowledge burning karmas and restoring dharma.
Digambara tradition (16 dreams)
- The above 14 dreams, plus:
- Pair of fish: Auspicious grace and harmony; great beauty or auspiciousness.
- Lofty throne: Supreme spiritual sovereignty or very high spiritual status.
Overall message
- These dreams indicate that a highly virtuous, strong, and spiritually powerful soul would be born—one who would teach, reform, and guide beings toward liberation (moksha).
You can read more about these 14 dreams and their meanings here:
