Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Manuscript Painting Tradition

Question:

What goddess is mentioned as one of the objects in Trishala's dream about Mahavir's conception?

Options:

Goddess Lakshmi

Goddess Durga

Goddess Saraswati

Goddess Shri

Correct Answer:

Goddess Shri

Explanation:

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.