Dreams are not just mental imaginings or scenes seen by the brain during sleep, but in Indian philosophy they have been linked to possible future events, changes in physical energy and premonitions of the subconscious mind. Very ancient and philosophical texts related to Rigveda 'Aitareya Aranyaka' A detailed and in-depth analysis of dream signs and symptoms (Arishta Lakshana) is found in the third Prapathak of (Aitareya Aranyaka).
The Vedic sages have made it clear that when a person is in deep sleep, his subtle body and consciousness foresee in a symbolic form the coming troubles, physical ailments or sufferings like death. Five such scenes have been specifically mentioned in Aitareya Aranyaka, whose repeated appearance in dreams is considered inauspicious and indicative of trouble.
According to Aitareya Aranyaka, it is considered extremely inauspicious to see a scary, dark complexioned person with deformed teeth during sleep:
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Reference to the text: The scripture describes that if a person sees a man with dark complexion, black teeth or a very cruel face coming towards him in his dream or that man attacks the dreamer, then it is a sign of impending trouble.
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Meaning and Effects: It is considered to be a premonition of depletion of vital energy (Vital Prana) and a serious health disorder or any sudden physical calamity.
The symbolic significance of directions and vehicles runs deep in the Vedic tradition:
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Ride Sign: If a person sees himself riding on a donkey (Gardabha), camel or boar in a dream and that ride is moving towards the south, then it is considered inauspicious.
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Direction of Yama: In Sanatan tradition, south direction is considered the direction of Yama and ancestors. Seeing these animals riding towards the south indicates that the person is going to get trapped in the maze of some great mental stress, financial loss or serious illness.
Colors and elements in dreams are directly related to a person’s mind and destiny:
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Black or blue clothes: According to Aitareya Aranyaka, if a person sees himself wearing dark blue, beige or black clothes in a dream and at the same time finds himself stuck in deep swamp (mud) from which he is unable to get out, then it is an indicator of heavy financial collapse and defamation.
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Indicator of disease: It is also considered to be a warning about Kapha or Vata dosha taking a severe form in the body and the emergence of any chronic disease lasting for a long time.
The withering or destruction of symbols of nature symbolizes the decline of life force in the scriptures:
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Lotus and Flowers: If a person himself breaks the stalk (cord) of a blooming lotus in a dream or sees a beautiful garden suddenly being destroyed, then it is considered a sign of disintegration in family happiness and peace.
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Dry rivers and ponds: It is mentioned in Aitareya Aranyaka that seeing dry wells, dry rivers or waterless lakes indicates that in the coming time, the accumulated wealth of the person will be rapidly depleted and there will be failure in his efforts.
Sun and Moon are considered the masters of the soul and mind of the world in Vedic literature:
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Fall of celestial bodies: If the Sun or the Moon are seen falling from the sky in a dream, or they become completely black and there is terrible darkness all around during the day, then it is a foreshadowing of some huge crisis that is coming to the head of the state (power), clan or family.
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Damage to reputation: According to dream science, the social respect and prestige of the person seeing such a scene may suddenly get a big blow.
It is also mentioned in the ancient scriptures that if someone sees such a scary or inauspicious dream, then instead of getting scared, one should immediately take these spiritual measures:
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Morning chanting and meditation: After waking up in the morning, first of all chant Lord Shiva’s Mahamrityunjaya Mantra or Gayatri Mantra at least 108 times.
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Do not tell the dream to anyone or tell it to the auspicious tree: It is believed that if an inauspicious dream is told in front of a Tulsi plant, Peepal tree or flowing water before sunrise, its negative effects automatically diminish.
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Importance of donation: Donate black sesame seeds, urad dal or food and clothes to any needy person, which brings planetary peace and neutralization of negative energy.