Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c26.19

v4.c26.19

for the *bhōga* (*utsava*) *bēras* and the figure seated on vehicles for *dhyāna* *bēras* (images meant for fixing one’s thoughts upon and meditating). The image with two arms is said to be *sātvik*, one with four arms *rājasik* and one with more arms than four *tāmasik* in nature.