What did the astrologer tell Trishala about the future of her son based on the dream interpretation?

1) He will become a wealthy merchant

2) He will become a great warrior

3) He will either become a sovereign king or a great saint and teacher

4) He will lead a life of obscurity

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Answer: c) He will either become a sovereign king or a great saint and teacher

Explanation: The astrologer tells Trishala that her son will either become a sovereign king or a great saint and teacher based on the dream interpretation.

Mahavir’s mother Trishala dreams about 14 objects when she conceives Mahavir. They are — an elephant, a bull, a tiger, goddess Shri, a kalash, a palanquin, a pond, a rivulet, fire, banners, garlands, heap of jewels, the Sun and the moon. She consults an astrologer to interpret her dream and was told that she will give birth to a son, who will either become a sovereign king or a great saint and teacher.