In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?

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In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?

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The correct answer is option 3, Dharmachakra Mudra. The Dharmachakra Mudra is also known as the gesture of teaching or turning the wheel of Dharma. It is a hand gesture commonly associated with Gautam Buddha. In this mudra, the thumb and index finger of both hands touch each other to form a circle, while the other three fingers remain extended. In his first sermon at Sarnath, Gautam Buddha used this mudra while teaching his disciples about the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which are the fundamental teachings of Buddhism. The Dharmachakra Mudra symbolizes the continuous flow of energy and the turning of the wheel of truth, representing the Buddha`s role as the teacher and the spread of his teachings.