Treatise on Dreams

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If one sees the holy cities of Prayaga Prayaga: (प्रयाग), the modern city of Prayagraj (Allahabad), where the Ganges and Yamuna rivers meet; a site of immense spiritual purity and Gaya Gaya: (गया), a sacred city in Bihar where pilgrims perform rites for their ancestors in a clear dream, his ancestors original: "pitaras," referring to the spirits of departed forefathers are liberated and cross over to the other side. 61

Whether a dream is seen or its words are heard, one should carefully calculate the sequence of events and their meaning; one should not interpret it in any other way. 62

If the deities in a dream are dancing, laughing, or crying, or if they are clapping their hands or striking out, it should be understood that the gods are indicating a specific fate through that person. 63

Seeing an ornamental gateway, a residence, a conch shell, a raft, pearls, jasmine buds, or a wood-apple tree—one obtains wealth and the fulfillment of desires. 64

One who is sick, suspicious, overcome by worry, afflicted by lust, or overly excited—the dreams of such people never bear any fruit. The text suggests that an agitated mind produces "noise" rather than prophetic visions. 65

If a person sees a village or a city in their dream, they shall become a regional ruler original: "maṇḍalarāja" in that village, or a sovereign king original: "pārthiva" in that city. 66

After seeing a significant dream, one should not fall back asleep; thus, from the "ocean of dreams," the result shall soon be attained. 66 The numbering repeats in the original manuscript.

Kashyapa, Atri, Vashishtha, Angira, Bhrigu, Angottama, Devala, Bharadvaja, Mandavya, and Parashara These are the legendary Vedic Sages (Rishis) credited with establishing various branches of ancient Indian knowledge.—it is through their divine teachings that dreams are understood through various proofs. 67

Thus ends the Chapter on Dreams.

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