Question 12. Which is the other animal on Mauryan Pillar? (a) Lion (b) Cat (c) Dog (d) Bull Answer
The correct answer is Cow. Key Points In the abacus of the Sarnath pillar, four animals are shown representing four directions: A galloping horse (west)- Represents the horse Kanthaka, which Buddha is said to have used for going away from princely life. A bull (east)- Depicts the zodiac sign of Taurus, the month in which Buddha was born. An elephant (south)- Depicts the dream of Queen Maya- a white elephant entering her womb. A lion (north)- shows the attainment of enlightenment.
