Question

In what posture is the Gomateshwara Statue carved, and which direction does it face?

• A. Sitting posture, facing east
• B. Upright, meditative posture (Kayotsarga), facing north
• C. Reclining posture, facing west
• D. Standing posture, facing south

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Upright, meditative posture (Kayotsarga), facing north

- The statue portrays Lord Gomateshwara as a figure with broad shoulders and an outstretched arm pointing downward. - Carved in the upright, meditative posture of Kayotsarga, it faces north. - Kayotsarga is a practice aimed at achieving liberation through renunciation, self-restraint, and mastery over the ego. - The statue’s Digambar (nude) form represents victory over earthly desires and attachments that impede one’s spiritual progress toward divinity. - Lord Gomateshwara symbolizes non-violence and peace, offering a beacon of hope for those seeking solace from the challenges of daily life.