What is the significance of the 14 dreams, which mother Trishala had? and why no less or more?
Ans. There is a book on dreams in Jainism that explains significance of dreams, types of dreams and results of dreams. In that book, it is stated that all Tirthankars’ mothers get the same 14 dreams at the time of conception. Queen Trishala, the mother of Lord Mahavir at midnight saw fourteen beautiful and wholesome dreams after conception. They were: 1. Elephant 2. Bull 3. Lion 4. Goddess Laxmi 5. Garland of Flowers 6. Full Moon 7. Sun 8. Large Flag 9. Silver Urn 10. Lotus-Lake 11. Milky-Sea 12. Celestial Air-plane 13. Heap of Gems 14. Smokeless Fire. 1. Elephant: She saw a big, tall, and impetuous elephant. It had two pairs of tusks. The color of the elephant was white and its whiteness was superior to the color of marble. This dream indicates that her son will guide the spiritual chariot, and save human beings from misery, greed, and attraction of life. 2. Bull: The color of the bull was also white, but it was brighter than white lotuses.
