Consider the following statements regarding the identification of Shiva, a figure represented on Harappan seals:
1. It is shown in the form of Gajapati
2. It is shown seated in Yogic posture.
3. It is surrounded by animals.
4. It is shown with a female figure identifiable with Parvati.
Which of the above are correct reasons for identifying the figure with Shiva?
Option a is not correct because Ganesh is shown in the form of Gajapati (Lord of Elephants).
Option b is correct because He sits in different yogic postures and meditates upon himself/Vishnu and dwells in bliss.
Option c is correct because he surrounded by four animals - a rhino, a buffalo, an elephant and a tiger.
Option d is not correct because it is not shown with a female figure identifiable with Parvati on Harappan seals.
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