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

ASitting posture, facing east

BUpright, meditative posture (Kayotsarga), facing north

CReclining posture, facing west

DStanding posture, facing south

Answer:

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

Read Explanation:

- 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.


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