Sunday, January 12, 2003		Dream Theme

Dreaming of books
Vinaya Katoch Manhas

A book is the only immortality.

— Rufus Chaste

ALTHOUGH books signify knowledge, but the type of book you see yourself reading and your emotional reaction to it apart from other elements, such as buying a book, tearing a book or maybe repairing one, are all significant when it comes to interpreting a dream of books.

According to Indian thought, dreaming of books is taken to be very lucky. It foretells a very comfortable and a happy life. There shall be no tensions or arguments. To see yourself reading a book with a person of the opposite sex foretells a highly intelligent match for the unwed and an intelligent venture for your spouses should you be married. Seeing ill-kept and torn books is an indication of illness and of hostility from other people.

As per western thought, to dream of reading books is an indication of pleasant times ahead, full of pleasure and financial gains. Should a writer dream that his work is getting published it means that he will find it difficult to get the approval of his readers. To be studying a book very seriously and learning something from it means that you will get honours in your profession or occupation. To see your children studying seriously is an indication of peaceful and harmonious times ahead. Seeing old, tattered and ill-kept books is an indication of troubled times ahead.

Psychoanalytically speaking, dreaming of books is indicative of the search for an answer to some problem. It could also be a search for ways to make your life run more smoothly. Should you dream of being surrounded by old and antique books, it means that age-old wisdom will guide you. If you have a problem and are unable to find a solution, a dream of old books would be an indication that you should go back to old teachings and spiritual wisdom.