Vedanta - Discussion Forum I (introductory))

[gangajal]

Yes, dream objects are real objects according to Vishistadvaita. Of course, the dream objects are purely temporary and are seen only by the person who dreams.

The dream objects are not created by human mind but by Ishvara. They give the following quotation of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad to defend their position:
" In this dream world, there are no chariots. There are no horses to draw the chariots. There are no
roads on which the chariot can go. Then the Brahman creates chariots. He creates horses to draw the chariot and He Creates roads. In this dream world, there are no joys or delights or raptures. Again, Brahman creates joys , delights and raptures. In the dream world, there are no pools, no tanks and no
rivers. Again, Brahman creates pools, He creates tanks and He creates rivers. Indeed Brahman creates all these, in the dream world".