Antique Marble Relief From Jain Temple

Description

This is an original antique marble relief from Jain temple in Rajasthan India.  Approximately mid 18th century to early 19th century. This came off the Jain temple wall during an earthquake. It’s depicting Trishala Mata, the mother of Lord Mahaveer Jains had 14 dreams when Lord Mahaveer was going to be born. These are depicted and the indication of all these dreams was that the child to be born would be very strong, courageous, and filled with virtues.

The 14 Auspicious Dreams (Swapna) of Trishala Mata, the mother of Lord Mahaveer Jains

1. The elephant: This dream indicated that she would give birth to a child with exceptionally high character. The four tusks signified that he would guide the spiritual chariot with its four components: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen.

2. The bull: This dream indicated that her son would be highly religious and a great spiritual teacher.

3. The lion: This dream indicated that her son would be as powerful and strong as the lion. He would be fearless, almighty, and capable of ruling the world.

4. The goddess Laxmi: This dream indicated that her son would enjoy great wealth and splendor.

5. The garland: This dream indicated that the fragrance of her son’s teaching will spread throughout the universe, and he would be respected by all.

6. The full moon: This dream indicated that the child would help lessen the suffering of the all living beings. He would bring the peace to the world.

7. The bright sun: This dream indicated that her son would have the supreme knowledge and would dispel the darkness of the delusions.

8. The large flag: This dream indicated that her son would carry the banner of the religion. He would reinstate the religious order throughout the universe.

9. The golden vase: This dream indicated that her son would be perfect in all virtues and would be full of compassion for all living beings.

10. The lotus lake: This dream indicated that her son would be beyond worldly attachment. He would help liberate human beings who were tangled in the cycles of birth, death, and misery.

11. The ocean: This dream indicated that her son would have a serene and pleasant personality. He would achieve the infinite perception and knowledge and would escape from worldly life which is the ocean of birth and death and the misery.

12. The heavenly celestial plane: This dream indicated that all of the Angels in the heaven would respect, honor, and salute her son’s spiritual teachings.

13: The jewels: This dream indicated that her son would have infinite virtues and wisdom and he would attain the supreme spirit.

14. The smokeless fire: This dream indicated that her son would reform and restore the religious order. He would remove blind faith and orthodox rituals. Furthermore, he would burn or destroy his karmas and attain salvation.

Very rare antique piece, one of a kind.

Dimensions: 3.25″ x 26″ x 29″

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