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Question

Ardhanarisvara, a figure of half Siva and half Parvati, represents:

  1. Union of male and-female
  2. Union of god and goddess
  3. Union of god with his Shakti
  4. None of the above

Answer:

Option A: Union of male and-female

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Union of male and-female”.

The figure is half male and half female, and symbolizes the inseparable nature of male and female energies and principles, as well as the need for their interdependence to sustain life.