Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture, called ‘Bhumisparsh mudra’ it signifies?

A

Buddha’s calling of the earth to watch over mara and to prevent mara from disturbing his meditation

B

Buddha’s calling of the earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of mara.

C

the gesture of debate or discussion/ argument

D

both (a) and (b) are correct