I was looking for a religious book from my childhood that held all the answers I needed on the meaning of life. When I thought I could find it, I was captured in an old building with an upstairs and downstairs by an individual. The individual was restraining myself and other people as well as members of my family. I tried to overcome the individual and when I got the upper hand, the individual threatened a family member and I had to surrender. I was publicly tortured, and ended with having to beg the crowd for mercy. I refused to beg and said so loudly so the whole crowd heard, I knew I was about to be tortured within an inch of my life but I had a strange peace I would survive. THis dream felt familiar, like I had dreamed it before.
This dream may suggest that you are on a quest for answers or guidance on the meaning of life. You may have a desire to reconnect with your inner spirituality or religious beliefs. However, the dream also depicts challenges and obstacles you may encounter along the way. The capture and restraint by an individual may represent a feeling of being held back or limited in your pursuit of spiritual growth. The threatened family member could symbolize the fear of losing something important to you as you journey towards realizing your spiritual aspirations. The torture could represent the emotional and mental toll that the quest can take on you. However, the fact that you refused to beg for mercy and instead found peace in the face of torture suggests that you have a strong will and determination to persevere and overcome any obstacles towards achieving your goal. The dream feeling familiar may mean that you have encountered similar obstacles before in your spiritual journey.