Significance of Dream
Synonyms: Illusion, Fantasy, Vision, Daydream, Reverie, Aspiration, Hope, Goal, Wish, Ambition
In Dutch: Droom; In Finnish: Unelma; In Spanish: 厂耻别帽辞; In German: Traum; In Swedish: 顿谤枚尘; In Malay: Mimpi; In French: 搁锚惫别
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Buddhist concept of 'Dream'
In Buddhism, dreams symbolize the illusory nature of reality, reflecting impermanence and mistaken perceptions, while illustrating consciousness' fluid state during sleep and its detachment from concrete forms and experiences.
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鈥� 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, "Dream" is viewed as a multifaceted experience encompassing spiritual insights, prophetic visions, and symbolic interpretations. It highlights the transient nature of reality and serves as a bridge for emotional and mystical encounters.
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 Unroodr霉 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: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) This is a state where manifold perceptions can occur even when the body is motionless, further supporting the argument that the body is not essential for perception.[24] (2) According to null and experts, the dream is indicative of the future; however, it is considered unreal.[25] (3) The ideas associated with this state are negated by our waking consciousness; these visions are acts of remembrance, and are distinct from immediate consciousness due to the absence of objects.[26]
From: Prashna Upanishad with Shankara鈥檚 Commentary
(1) The experiences and visuals that occur during the sleep state, influenced by thoughts, memories, and the unconscious mind.[27] (2) A state of consciousness in which an individual experiences visions and sensations without waking consciousness, potentially influenced by a Deva.[28]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) A state of consciousness where the mind still functions, but the body does not, contrasting with deep sleep.[29]
From: Mandukya Upanishad
(1) Metaphorical term signifying the illusory nature of reality, suggesting that existence is akin to a transient dream state.[30]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) A metaphor for the illusions and transient nature of experiences, indicating that what is perceived may not be true reality.[31]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) The state of experiencing dreams while in sleep, often with symbolic meanings.[32]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) A vision experienced while sleeping, where Bhishma receives guidance and reassurance from the Brahmanas.[33]
From: Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) A significant event where Narayana and Siva see each other鈥檚 wives, prompting a meeting between the two gods.[34]
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.[35]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The dream is central to the narrative, providing a prophetic vision of future events, shaping the actions and warnings within the provided text.[36]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) A dream's nature is declared as mixed if planets are mixed; it is said to derive from a cause if joined to its ruler; and its effects depend on planetary positions.[37] (2) Dreams are the subject of judgment, and their interpretations vary based on celestial positions and planetary influences, as described in ancient texts.[38]
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.[39]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja鈥檚 Rajamartanda)
(1) An occurrence in Sleep when an impression from the waking state becomes perceptible due to its vividness.[40]
Jain concept of 'Dream'
In Jainism, dreams are interpreted as surreal experiences influencing reality, exemplified by Bhayala's return through the Nagakumaras and the prophetic visions of the queens, signaling significant life events such as childbirth.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) A significant vision experienced by both queens, which foreshadowed the birth of their sons.[41] (2) The sensation Bhayala feels as he is returned to the same place by the Nagakumaras, suggesting the surreal nature of his experiences.[42]
The concept of Dream in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Dream" symbolizes the illusion of existence, the contrasts of love's fantasy versus reality, unrealized aspirations, and a state of being that navigates between ambition and connection, permeating the text's overarching themes.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) This is the central theme that wove through the events, and was also a song, which wove through the ancient tumult.[43] (2) A metaphorical concept representing aspirations or visions that persist through time, woven throughout the narrative.[44] (3) A recurring motif in the text representing the longing and desire for connection with the Beloved, who sends messages that manifest in dreams.[45] (4) An elegy that contrasts the idealized fantasies of love with the harsh realities that come with it.[46] (5) An unrealized aspiration or longing, particularly in relation to the ideal state of love and happiness the speaker once experienced.[47]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The dream is a concept in the text that represents the illusion of the body, birth, death, and the universe, which vanishes when individuals realize their true nature as God.[48] (2) Dream is the reaction to the action from outside, and the sensory motions are coiled up somewhere, and they bring out the mild reaction.[49] (3) Man is like that lower bird, but if he perseveres in his efforts to rise to the highest ideal he can conceive of, he too will find that he was the Self all the time and the other was but a dream.[50]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) The dream refers to the vision of Bregusuid, Hilda's mother, which was fulfilled in her daughter's life, and was an example of the works of light, bringing salvation to many.[51] (2) The dream is a significant event where the brother received the gift of song, and remembered all the verses he had sung in it.[52]
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.[53]
The concept of Dream in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Dream" connects to the text by suggesting that dreams are a manifestation of brain activity, where the electromagnetic field generated by the brain plays a crucial role in this phenomenon.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is an example of the brain itself and the electromagnetic field is viewed as arising from this.[54]