2007-12-24 09:33:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it shows modesty and how humble a person could be.
2007-12-24 10:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by sharon b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Itchy's answer sounds good. On the tombs of Crusaders the if the knight had his feet crossed he'd survived one battle. If he had his legs crossed he'd survived more than one.
2007-12-24 09:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by Citizen Justin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
usually it is Eastern religions ... sitting in meditation
the reason probably stems from Hinduism and their work with chakras
the root/base chakra lies at the base of the spine, and the cross leg position frees that area so that work is done with more ease
it grounds and draws energy .... it alligns the spine
which all other chakras run from
2007-12-24 09:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by ☮ Pangel ☮ 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The artist is trying to portray the dramatic moment that is about to happen. Also, a raised heel or a hand in motion demonstrates this technique.
2007-12-24 09:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by itchy 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It symbolises Yoga, meditation and connection with the Supreme.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Sivakempfort.jpg
2007-12-24 09:39:26 · answer #5 · answered by SleepingJiva 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
sculptor was slow and they needed to go to the bathroom?
2007-12-24 09:38:45 · answer #6 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Born again virgin ?
2007-12-24 10:28:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
gotta pee
2007-12-24 09:40:39 · answer #8 · answered by dddbbb 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋