Sitting in the yoga posture. Note the right leg on top of the left, the right hand on top of the left hand.The Bodhisattva makes a vow and is determined not the leave the spot (where he is sitting on the grass) until he achieves enlightenment.
Hands are crossed across the chest, right hand in front of the left.The Buddha (at the Banyan tree), wonders how he can explain the cause of all suffering to others