Relief from Bad Dreams
Relief from frightening dreams and the fear they cause.
The Sacred Story of Sri Swapneswara
How did a king tormented by frightening dreams find peace through Shiva’s grace?
In this Telugu discourse, Siddhaguru Sri Ramanananda Maharshi, tells the story of Sri Swapneswara, the 80th of the 84 Mahakalavana Shivalingas of Ujjain.
King Kalmashapada of the Ikshvaku dynasty struck Sage Shakti, the son of Sage Vashishta. Shakti cursed him, and in a demonic state the king killed Shakti and Vashishta’s other sons.
Tormented by remorse and frightening dreams, the king sought refuge in Sage Vashishta. The sage freed him from the demonic influence and told him to worship a Shivalinga near Mahakala in Mahakalavana.
After worshipping there, the king’s frightening dreams gave way to auspicious ones. He returned to his kingdom with renewed happiness, and the Shivalinga became known as Sri Swapneswara.
Sacred Darshan Benefits of Sri Swapneswara
The sacred account explained by Siddhaguru describes the following blessings of darshan and worship.
Auspicious Dreams
The blessing of auspicious dreams.
Removal of Sins
Purification from sins, including grave karmic burdens.
Favourable Planetary Influences
Blessings associated with favourable planetary influences.
Prosperity & Royal Fortune
Blessings of prosperity and royal fortune.
Growth of the Family Lineage
Blessings for the growth and continuity of the family lineage.
Fulfilment of Wishes
Fulfilment of heartfelt wishes.
Repentance, Devotion & Divine Grace
Siddhaguru encourages devotees to return for darshan and worship with sincerity and openness to Shiva’s grace.
Auspicious Days for Sri Swapneswara Darshan
- Ashtami (eighth lunar day)
- Chaturdashi (fourteenth lunar day)
On either tithi, the discourse praises taking a sacred bath in the Shipra River at Ujjain before darshan. This observance is traditionally associated with spiritual purification and relief from the distress of bad dreams.