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     The demon 'Apasmara lying under the foot of the dancing Nataraja symbolizes:

    A)  Ignorance                

    B)  Darkness

    C)  Evil                      

    D)  Sorrows

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

      The dance of Shiv symbolizes the cosmic cycle of creation and destruction along with the daily rhythm of birth and death, which is the basis of all existences. The dwarf lying under Shivas foot is the demon 'Apasmara' , which symbolizes Shiva's victory over 'ignorance'.


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