Question

9. Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes

• A. (a) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditationt
• B. (b) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
• C. (c) Buddha’s reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory
• D. (d) Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in this contex

Answer 1

The correct option is B

(b) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara

Ans 9. B
Explanation:Buddhas and Bodisattvas and frequently other deities are shown with their hands forming a number of different ritualized and stylized poses (Mudrâs). They may be holding different objects as well within these poses. Each by itself and in combination with others have specific meanings.