DREAMS

The Branch of Samhithas in the Science of Astrology notifies different subject of the nature and how does it influence us mentally. While Astrology examines the influence of planets over mind, person in fast asleep, the features which were hidden in his unknown semi-consciousness are manifested through Dreams.  Of course these may be either auspicious or inauspicious.

There are three states (Avastas) for us. They are Jagrath, Swapna and Sushupta states. In the first state, the person will be aware of the environment and nature. In the second state the person will be getting dreams in sleep. In the third state the person will have good sleep without any dreams. There is one more state called “Tureeam”, Samaadhi.The first three states cover the experiences of a person in the physical existence.

CAUSES OF DREAMS: 

The causes of dreams are many and mainly depend upon the physical and mental states. The dreams may be due to the experience in the Jaagrath Avasta or due to the unfulfilled desires buried in the mind.

Bad dreams are generally seen in fever or acute pain. Dreams are induced by external objects also. Unfavorable and dirty atmosphere can cause bad dreams. At the time of sleep sweet sounds give sweet dreams. Disturbed mind can also cause bad dreams.  Freud says that lust, hatred, desire, jealousy and other disturbed feelings can also bring dreams.  Mr.C.G.Jung, a psychologist of the west says that Dreams are not mere embodiment of suppressed wishes and fears but they convey much more.

When man sleeps at night for rest or for the digestion of food, sense organs merge with the mind. Mental experiences without the sense objects constitute dreams. Thus Dreams are experiences of man in sleep where there is no feeling of his physical existence.

As per Charaka samhita, the dreams are of seven types.

“Dhrishtam Shrutaanubhootam cha Praardhitam kalpitam tathaa

Bhaavajam doshajam chaiva swapnam saptavidham vidhuhu ”

1. Seen by eyes
2. Heard by ears
3. Experienced by other sense organs
4. Desired ones
5. Imagined by mind
6. indicators of good or events that are to take place &
7. Arising out of humors , Vaata (wind), Pitha (Bile) and Kapha (Phlegm)

There is a mention of bad and good dreams in Puranas and Ayurvedic literature.

Use of dreams in Ayurveda:

Dreams occur due to variance in humors Vaata, Pitha and Kapha ( wind, Bile and Phlegm). The detection of the afflicted humor can be identified by the dream a person got.

A person afflicted Vaata (Wind) dreams black colour, winds and walking on clouds.

A person afflicted by Pitha (Bile) dreams bright things like fire, gold, Sun, flames etc.

A person afflicted by Kapha dreams watery things, rivers, ocean, snowy mountains. 

WHEN TO EXPECT THE RESULTS OF DREAM:

1. Dreams seen in the first part of the night will come into effect with in one year.
2. Dreams seen in the 2^nd part of the night will fructify within six months
3. Dreams seen in the 3^rd part of the night will fructify within 3 months
4. Dreams seen in 4^th part of the night will fructify within 15 days
5. Dreams seen at dawn will fructify within 10 days

REMEDIAL MEASURES:

If bad dreams are seen, they should not be mentioned to anyone. The person should sleep again or take bath. Prayers to Vishnu or Shiva or Ganesha or Aditya are to be offered.

Donation of Black gram, til, iron, gold also gives good results. Chanting of Purusha Sooktam or Gayatri Mantram gives good results. 

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