Significance of Dream
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Synonyms: Illusion, Fantasy, Vision, Daydream, Reverie, Aspiration, Hope, Goal, Wish, Ambition
In Dutch: Droom
In Finnish: Unelma
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Buddhist concept of 'Dream'
In Buddhism, dreams represent states of consciousness during sleep, illustrating the illusory nature of existence and sense-pleasures, reflecting impermanence and distorted perceptions while emphasizing the fluidity of reality and mental consciousness.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) A state experienced during sleep where one perceives unreal scenarios and believes in their reality despite their false nature.[1] (2) A state of consciousness where reality is often fluid and without solid form, used to illustrate the non-permanent nature of existence.[2] (3) The vision the woman experienced during the night, related to the events of the story.[3]
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) The experience of visual and auditory perceptions while asleep, which can be distorted by the thinking skandha.[4] (2) A state of mind reflective of the impermanence and lack of coherent sense in experiences, analogous to mistaken perceptions of reality.[5]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Experiences or states of consciousness during sleep, where cognition occurs without concrete form.[6] (2) Experiences or visions that occur during sleep and are linked to the mental consciousness.[7]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) A simile used by the lord to indicate the illusory nature of sense-pleasures.[8]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) A repetitive word indicating the distraction and false perception of the crane's true nature that is not recognized by the fish.[9]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) An analogy used to describe the illusory nature of reality and the projection of self-appearance mandalas associated with obstructing spirits.[10]
Hindu concept of 'Dream'
In Hinduism, dreams signify a vivid state of consciousness interlaced with emotions and visions, often facilitating spiritual insights, prophetic experiences, and connections to divine entities, thereby revealing the transient and illusory nature of reality.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The state in which Lord Jagannatha appeared before Pundarika Vidyanidhi.[11] (2) A reference to an event that provided clarity and assurance to Mahaprabhu regarding the offering of foods, enhancing his belief about their consumption.[12] (3) The state during which Prataparudra saw the appearance of Lord Jagannatha.[13] (4) The state in which Vidyanidhi Mahashaya saw the appearance of Lord Jagannatha and Balarama.[14] (5) A specific story or experience that was narrated, which caught the attention of Vishnupriya-devi.[15]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) A sequence of thoughts, images, or sensations occurring during sleep, playing a crucial role in the narrative's exploration of emotions.[16] (2) The experience of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep, referred to as supti.[17] (3) Supti; the experience of thoughts and images occurring during sleep.[18]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The narrative context which precedes the actions in the verse, establishing a theme of spiritual or mystical experience.[19]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Experiences or visions that occur during sleep, which are referenced in the context of dreaming.[20]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) The medium through which Shri Gopala conveys a message and request to Madhavendra Puri.[21]
From: Prem Sagar (English translation)
(1) The medium through which both Ookha and Unroodrù first encounter each other and develop feelings.[22]
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) A state of being where a devotee may connect with spiritual experiences while appearing asleep.[23]
From: Prashna Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary
(1) The experiences and visuals that occur during the sleep state, influenced by thoughts, memories, and the unconscious mind.[24] (2) A state of consciousness in which an individual experiences visions and sensations without waking consciousness, potentially influenced by a Deva.[25]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) A state of consciousness where the mind still functions, but the body does not, contrasting with deep sleep.[26]
From: Mandukya Upanishad
(1) Metaphorical term signifying the illusory nature of reality, suggesting that existence is akin to a transient dream state.[27]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) A metaphor for the illusions and transient nature of experiences, indicating that what is perceived may not be true reality.[28]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) The state of experiencing dreams while in sleep, often with symbolic meanings.[29]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The vision experienced by the king which foreshadowed the divine events surrounding the holy tree.[30] (2) An experience where Rama saw his father Dasharatha, indicating the presence of ancestral spirits wanting to confer blessings.[31]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) A vision experienced while sleeping, where Bhishma receives guidance and reassurance from the Brahmanas.[32]
From: Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) A significant event where Narayana and Siva see each other’s wives, prompting a meeting between the two gods.[33]
From: Bhagavad-gita-mahatmya
(1) Visions experienced during sleep; Shankukarna appeared in his sons' dreams asking for help to free him from his ghostly form.[34]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) A prophetic experience of Queen Vasavadatta that forewarns of the actions of the certain woman regarding her husband.[35]
From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana
(1) Supta, the condition of experiencing dreams during sleep.[36]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) An occurrence in Sleep when an impression from the waking state becomes perceptible due to its vividness.[37]
Jain concept of 'Dream'
In Jainism, dreams symbolize surreal experiences, as seen through Bhayala's return by the Nagakumaras, and hold prophetic significance, as illustrated by the queens' vision predicting their sons' births.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) A significant vision experienced by both queens, which foreshadowed the birth of their sons.[38] (2) The sensation Bhayala feels as he is returned to the same place by the Nagakumaras, suggesting the surreal nature of his experiences.[39]
The concept of Dream in local and regional sources
Dream, in this context, signifies a state of mind that may involve hallucinations or fantastical elements, as suggested by the woman's perspective on the little one's experiences, blurring lines between reality and imagination.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) An elegy that contrasts the idealized fantasies of love with the harsh realities that come with it.[40] (2) An unrealized aspiration or longing, particularly in relation to the ideal state of love and happiness the speaker once experienced.[41]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) A state of mind referenced by the woman, possibly suggesting hallucinations or fictional aspects of what the little one experiences.[42]