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Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture, called 'Bhumisparsha 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.