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UPSC 2012
Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It symbolizes
A
Buddha's calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation
B
Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
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
Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in this context
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