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In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath? |
A. | Abhaya Mudra |
B. | Dhyana Mudra |
C. | Dharmachakra Mudra |
D. | Bhumisparsa Mudra |
Answer» C. Dharmachakra Mudra | |
Explanation: Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma. |
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