Bad dreams
One of the most common times when you get terribly frightened is when you experience a bad dream. The images seen in the dream keep haunting you even after you have woke up and carry on with your daily work. Naturally, you are eager to know what the particular dream means for you and your loved ones. Given below are some of the bad dreams with their meanings to help you know about your dream better.
If a person dreams that he is hated by others then in reality he will be harassed and troubled by his foes. If a person sees himself sad and worried in the dream then he will have to face poverty. To see that you are in a foreign country means you will face adverse situations in real life and also lead a life full of uncertainties.
If a person dreams that he has left his home and is trying to hide in a place then in reality he is going to face trouble. If he sees another person doing the same then it means that the dreamer will get involved with a treacherous person in his life. If you dream that you have met with an accident then in real life it means physical illness for you. If a person dreams that he has been found guilty of a crime then he will have to face problems related to his opponents in real life. Similarly, if he dreams that he has been accused of being the father of an illegitimate child then he will not only face problems by his enemies but also experience a fatal condition due to illness. The image of a crocodile in a dream indicates that the dreamer will be in trouble due to his enemies.
If you see the image of a journey by railway, ship, airplane or motor vehicle then you should postpone your journey for a few days. If a person dreams that a part of his body has been cut off then it indicates that one of the members of his family such as his child, wife or his parents will have a sudden death in near future. The image of black coloured clothes in the dream is a signal that one of the family members of the dreamer is going to fall sick. If a person dreams that someone has attacked him with a knife and the knife has entered into his body then it is a signal of destruction and despair in his life.
The image of a sick child in the dream indicates the demise of a family member of the dreamer. If a person sees in his dream that he is taking care of a child then it means misery and bad luck for the dreamer.
If a person dreams that he is bald then he will fall ill in reality. If a woman experiences such a dream then she will have to face poverty. If you dream that you have been ruined then you should be careful while taking decisions related to business dealings. It is better to take time to decide on any business matter which is doubtful.
If you see yourself in a battlefield in the dream then it means that you will have a strained relationship with your neighbours or relatives. If a wealthy man dreams the image of a bird flying then he will turn a pauper very soon. If an unmarried woman dreams that she is pregnant then there are chances that she will not remain chaste in real life.
To see the image of blood flowing through the veins in the dream is the sign of a long term illness. To see yourself drenched in blood means the death of one of your family members. If a person dreams that he is frantically searching something in a chest or box and not finding it then it means that he will have to face financial difficulties.
If you dream that you have broken one of your bones then it means that you will experience physical illness. To see that you are breaking furniture means that you will be ruined in life. To see that you are breaking a mirror in your dream indicates the death of one of your family members. To see that you are breaking windows suggests that you will have theft or robbery in your house.
If a person dreams an agitated bull chasing him then it means that his opponents are gearing up to harm him. To see a camel in the dream suggests that the dreamer will also carry the burden of difficulties on his back, in life, and will only succeed after clearing all the problems. The image of a bullock cart in the dream is the sign that the circumstances in your life will not be favourable for you. The image of a cat in the dream means that you will face betrayal from others. To see the image of black clouds hovering in the sky means future troubles and difficulties in your life. The image of a comet in the dream is not auspicious for the dreamer personally as well as for the general atmosphere. It indicates calamity, war, famine and plague in the environment. On a personal level, this dream indicates that the dreamer will deteriorate in his life in every manner.
The image of a crow in the dream is an extremely unlucky sign. It indicates the news of someone’s death. If a person dreams that he is drowning then he will have to face many difficulties and losses in his business and personal life. If a person dreams that he is unable to see anything due to dust then it indicates that his family and business will be ruined. To dream of escaping from a problem means just the opposite; you will get involved in a problem in reality.
To dream that you are enjoying good luck means an unfavourable destiny for you in near future. If a sick person sees the image of a graveyard in the dream then there will be no improvement in his physical condition in real life.
If a person hears the firing of a gun or cannon in his dream then he will get the message of the demise of one of his loved one. If you see yourself falling from an airplane then it means the failure of all your plans. If you dream that you are killing ants then it means that your business will be ruined. If you see the image of a priest with a ‘tilak’ on his forehead in your dream then it means conflicting situations in your family. The image of an ass in the dream means that you are most likely to be betrayed by others. If a man dreams that he is going to deliver a baby then it means that he is going to earn a bad name. If a man sees himself blind in the dream then it is a signal that unfortunate events are going to happen in his future life. If a man dreams that he is withdrawing or depositing money in a bank then it indicates financial difficulties for him.
If you see a bear chasing you in the dream then it is a signal that you will bear losses in trade due to your faults. The image of a long beard is a sign of obstacles and problems in future life of the dreamer. If a person dreams that he has married again then it indicates that he will suffer from a serious disease. If a person sees that he has been bitten by someone then he will get trapped in a legal case.
If you dream that your eyes are tied by a cloth then it should be taken as a sign of a serious accident for you. The result of this dream turns grave if you fall in this condition in the dream. If a person dreams that he is sailing in a boat or ship on a stormy weather then it means that he will be facing unfortunate situations in near future. If he dreams that he is falling over from the ship or boat then it means that he will experience failure in his newly devised business plan. To see that you are panting in the dream is a bad sign. If a person dreams that he is in a brothel then he will be unable to do business in an honest manner. To see that you are buying something in the dream is not a good sign.
If a person dreams that he is loading his gun with cartridge then it means that he is going to be accused of a serious crime due to which he will lose his dignity in the society. If a person hears the sound of a clap then it means that he is going to be involved in a shameful act. The image of a coffin in the dream is a sign of mishaps in the life of the dreamer. To see that your vehicle has knocked another one indicates serious physical injury of any part of your body. If a person dreams that he is receiving congratulatory messages then it means just the contradictory in real life. The effect of this dream is that he will receive condolences in near future. To see an earthquake in the dream indicates anarchy in the state. To see the eclipse of the sun or moon in the dream indicates misery for the dreamer. If you dream that you have established a contemptible relation with one of your relatives then you will have to suffer from a serious illness in life. In a dream, if a person sees himself entrapped in a swamp or walking in a marsh then he will come across various problems in his personal and professional life.
If a person reads the news of death in a newspaper then he has to bear economic losses in life. If you see that you are wandering and unable to reach your destination in dream then it means that your life will be full of disappointments. You also will be unsuccessful in fulfilling your plans in real life. To take a bitter medicine in your dream indicates that the dreamer will face many troubles in life.
To see different metals in a dream indicate the following results:
Gold- Various kinds of difficulties, financial losses
Silver- Disappointment in love relationships, betrayal from others
Copper- Accident while travelling
Iron- Financial gain by hard labour
Lead- Death of a relative or a close friend
The image of mice in the dream is inauspicious for the dreamer. It means he will have many foes and will also be unsuccessful in his attempts. To be a miser in the dream indicates financial hurdles for the dreamer. He will also not be able to rise higher in his life.
To see that you are naked in the dream indicates disgrace and loss of money for you. This kind of a dream can also indicate that you will spend a life behind the bars. Hearing loud noises in the dream indicates disputes and conflicts in family life. If a person dreams that his nose is bleeding then it indicates that he will suffer from a disease or will face various problems in life. If a person dreams that he has been dismissed from his office then it means that either he will die or there will be huge losses in his property.
To see that you are cutting an onion and that your eyes are burning indicates clashes in family life. To see an owl talking in the dream indicates ailment, poverty and disgrace in life for the dreamer. The image of a paper or parchment in the dream suggests that the dreamer will go through a lot of troubles and may also get involved in civil cases.
If a person hears the tinkling of bells passing by him in the dream then it means illness and bad luck for him in real life. It also indicates that the dreamer will get the unfortunate message of the demise of his parents or a relative. If a person dreams that he is taking a loan from a pawnbroker by keeping something as a pawn then he will suffer from a huge economic loss, disgrace and disappointment in his life. If a person dreams that he is giving a false statement in the court then it suggests that he will not act in a wise manner in his future. This kind of a dream is also indicative of disease and financial losses.
To see hand-painted or printed pictures in the dream indicates that in future the dreamer will be entrapped by treacherous friends and they will ruin his good image in the society. To dream that you are going down a pit indicates that your business will not give you profitable returns. To see that you have consumed poison indicates that you will suffer a loss in your business and also face problems due to dishonest people around you.
Ways to nullify or prevent the effects of bad dreams
According to the Hindu analysis of dreams, a bad dream can be prevented by following certain rituals. There are instances when a bad dream could not come into effect in the life of a person because of blessings from the Almighty. Take a note of a few rituals that you can follow if you ever have a bad dream and want to stop its disastrous effect falling on you.
The first thing that you need to do is to wake up completely and not sleep anymore after experiencing a nightmare. After waking up, try to pray to God and drink some water. But if you have been dreaming a particular bad dream every night then you should sleep again after waking up from the dream so that the bad dream does not continue any further. You can also share the dream with someone to destroy the effects of the dream.
Once you wake up in the morning, pray to Lord Shiva to destroy the bad effects of the dream. Then, water the ‘Tulsi’ (Basil) plant and tell the dream to it. This is a wonderful way to prevent your life from the clutches of the effects of an inauspicious dream.
To remember your ‘Guru’ can also be a good way to stop and escape from bad dreams. According to the Hindu religious scriptures, if you pray to God before retiring to bed then you can prevent bad dreams. The science of Ayurveda suggests that if you balance your ‘vat’ then you can control bad dreams and stop them altogether. According to ‘Yogashastra’, pranayam, counselling, mediatation, yoga and exercise can help people who experience nightmares very often.
Most people, very often, see certain images in their dreams, after which they startle and wake up. Images such as a troubled child, wandering spirit or ‘atma’, a skeleton, weapons and wild animals are some of the things that make the dreamer feel scared. In order to stop these images from occurring in the dream, you can do the following things mentioned below.
If you see a river, waterfall or water in general in your dream then it indicates ‘Pitridosha’. In India, the designated sacred place for the ancestors is established near water. Hence, it can be understood that an image of water in your dream means that you need to appease the ancestors. Therefore, as a preventive for this kind of a ‘dosha’, you need to offer a mixture of white rice, sugar and ghee to a ‘Peepal tree’ (the holy fig tree) on the day of ‘Amavasya’ after sunset. After you have made the offerings and start your way home, remember not to turn back and see.
Before entering your house, make sure you wash your face and hands.
Make an offering in the name of your forefathers for the peace of their soul. You can also a build a water reservoir in the name of your ancestors.
If you see a spirit, skeleton or bones in the dream then you should arrange for a ‘Durga path’ in the room you stay. Along with this, you also need to arrange 51 or 101 ‘path’ (reading of religious scriptures) by Brahmins. If you see any other scary object in the dream then you can do any one of the following things.
- Read the ‘Sundarkaand’ or ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ or go to a temple and worship Lord Hanuman and apply the ‘sindur’ (vermilion) offered to Lord Hanuman as ‘tilak’on your forehead after the ‘puja’. You can also offer ‘Chola’ to either Lord Hanuman or Lord Batuk Bairav.
- At night, while you sleep, you can keep an object made of iron under your pillow or keep water in a small copper vessel on your right hand side.
- Read the ‘Vishnusahasranaam’ regularly and offer milk to Lord Shiva daily. Take care of your elders and try to serve them in every way possible.
- You can also keep the ‘Shami Vanaspati’ at your side to keep a check on bad dreams.
- Reading ‘Gajendra Moksh’ can also be a wonderful way to stop the bad dreams.
- Keep a ‘Deepak’ (lamp) with ‘sindoor’ or vermilion in it at the ‘Agneya Kona’ (fire corner) of your kitchen. Once the flame extinguishes, put the ‘sindur tilak’ on your forehead.
- Read the ‘Shivapanchakshar’
- Keep a picture of Lord Hanuman at your side while you sleep.
In the 242 ‘adhyaya’ of ‘Shree Matsya Purana’, the conversation regarding good and bad dreams between Lord Ananta Jagdishwar who had appeared then i.e. the ‘Satyug’ as ‘Matsyavatar’ and King Manu has been described in details. According to Lord Ananta Jagdishwar, after experiencing an inauspicious dream, you need to take a bath. You need to arrange for a ‘havan’ offering sesame seeds and pay your respects to the Brahmins and offer them your service. You have to read or hear the ‘Gajendra Moksh’ and worship Vasudev by chanting the mantra mentioned below.
Pujan Dwadasha Aksharmantra
“ Om Namo Bhagawate Vasudevaya”
