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Implication - he would be served by a four-fold order.
6.
He saw before him a lake with blossomed lotuses.
Implication - he would preach before four species of gods:
7. He saw that he had crossed a vast ocean full of mighty waves only with the help of his own hands.
Implication - he would put a stop to his own glidings into life, (i.e., he would stop his rebirth).
8. He saw that a blazing sun was giving light to the whole universe,
Implication - attainment of supreme and unobstructed vision - knowledge (kevala-darśana-jñāna).
9. He saw that he had encircled the Mānuşottara mountain with his own sinews which were of the colour of cat's - eye.
Implication - his fame would spread in the world of men as well as in heavens occupied by gods.
10.
He saw that he sat on the crest of Mount Meru,
Implication - he would give discourses on dharma in the assembly of gods and of men. (8)..
Dreams of the Buddha
1. The Buddha saw that he lay on a vast couch. The Himalayas served him as his pillow. His left hand touched the Eastern Ocean and his right hand touched the Western Ocean.
Implication - attainment of complete bodhi by Tathāgata.
2. The Buddha saw that a tree named titiyā grew on his palm, and soon it touched the sky.
Implication - propagation of the eight-fold path.
