Consider the following pairs: Symbolic Gesture Associated Meaning 1. Dhyana Mudra Gesture of intense meditation and spiritual perfection 2. Bhumisparsha Mudra Earth-touching gesture calling the Earth goddess to witness Buddha's enlightenment 3. Uttarabodhi Mudra Gesture representing supreme enlightenment and divine charge Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Pair 1 is correctly matched: Dhyana Mudra (hands folded in lap, right over left) signifies deep meditation and concentration.
Pair 2 is correctly matched: Bhumisparsha Mudra depicts the Buddha touching the ground with his right fingertips to invoke Mara’s defeat and call the Earth goddess as witness to his attainment of Buddhahood.
Pair 3 is correctly matched: Uttarabodhi Mudra (interlocked fingers with index fingers raised touching) signifies supreme enlightenment and spiritual unity.