Previous Year Question
In which of the following mudras did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Bhumisparsha Mudra
B.
Dharmachakra Pravartana Mudra
C.
Abhaya Mudra
D.
Dhyana Mudra
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
In Buddhist iconography, the Buddha's first sermon at Sarnath is represented by the Dharmachakra Mudra, the teaching gesture symbolising the turning of the Wheel of Dharma. The sermon was delivered to five ascetics at the Deer Park of Sarnath.
Fact: This event is known as the Dharmachakra Pravartana, or the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma.