What celestial bodies were part of Trishala's dream about Mahavir's conception? |
The Sun and the moon Mars and Venus Jupiter and Saturn Mercury and Uranus |
The Sun and the moon |
Answer: The Sun and the moon 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. |