Questions tagged [dream]

This tag can be used for general questions about dreams. A dream is a succession of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations that usually occurs involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. Note that analysis of a specific dream is off-topic.

In Hinduism, there is a mention of dream. Mandukya Upanishad, one of the oldest upanishads, states dream as one of the stages of life. Chandogya upanishad discusses four consciousnesses, among which dream-filled sleep is also one. There are many stories involving God appearing in devotees dream. This led to the discovery of the idols of the God and construction of many Hindu temples.

This tag is only for general questions about dreams. This should not be used for specific dream analysis. It is off-topic. See Are dream related questions on-topic? from our Meta.

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Why do dreams come and what are their results?

I want to know, What is a dream and how they relay in sleep only? How much night's fourth quarter dreams are true? If yes, then how much time they take place in dreamer's life? If no, why these dreams come during sleep ?
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What do scriptures say about lucid dreaming?

There are 4 states of consciousness - waking, dreaming, dreamless and Turiya although some people do refer to 5th state called Turiyatita. According to Adi Shankara, dreams are created by Jiva. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad IV.3.9 - He himself…
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How to understand dreams?

What shall we do if we get a bad dream? Are there any hymns to be recited to get rid of ill effect of a bad dream? What shall we do if we get a good dream? What are good signs & bad signs(objects/creatures/incidents) that appear in dreams as…
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Does seeing the same dream several times indicate something?

If we see God in our dreams telling us the same thing again and again, does that mean anything? Is God in a way trying to say say something through dreams?
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Are our dreams associated with our past or future?

There are certain situations in my daily life which seems like I had dreamt of them before. Also sometimes I get dreams regarding my past which are blend of two different situation which can never be true(totally vague/random). Are these an…
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What does it mean to see dead relatives in dreams

Recently, for sometime my friend have been dreaming of his dead relatives. This is happening for a few days now. Usually it's 3-4 relatives whom he dreams about. So I would like to know why is he dreaming of dead relatives again and again, does…
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Watching a black snake in dream

*I saw a dream of catching a blacksnake in my dreamwhat does it indicate *Also I saw black dog biting my friend and same dog barking at me what does it indicate
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What does dream about killing birds who are attacking you signify?

What does dream about killing birds who are attacking you (inside your house) signify. Is it auspicious and does it have a spiritual connection?