The entire universe is a composition of five basic elements— Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Ether. Our body is a mini universe which also consists of these basic elements. The prana also consists of the same elements.
These elements sustain us by providing energy. Our visible physical body and invisible aura is also made up of these five basic elements. A dynamic balance of matter and energy in relation to our body and mind gives more flexibility. Hence, it makes our life pleasant.
Any disharmony between these elements will cause our energies to dissipate, which causes ill health, stress, depression etc. To maintain a dynamic balance of these elements, we have to redirect our energies subjectively and objectively for happiness, success, wealth and prosperity of life.
S. No.- Element – Sense – Organ – Function
1. Earth – Nose – Smell
2. Water – Tongue – Taste
3. Fire – Eyes – Sight
4. Air – Skin – Feeling
5. Ether – Ears – Sound
From the Supreme Being originated the ether which is similar to sound in nature. Sound is the link between perceptible and imperceptible. That which is beyond ether descends through sound into four grosser states, which are the touch, the sight, the taste and the smell. Ether is the basis of all formations and it is called the astral light. If we can work out with sound, automatically the four lower principles will be recognized.
Since we live in the realm of sound we are nearer to that which is above the sound and that which is below the sound. From ether, air having the characteristic of touch came into existence. Then light characterized by form was produced. From light arose water representing taste. From water came out earth characterized by the smell.
Ether has the quality of sound only. Air has two qualities i.e. sound & touch. Light or Fire is said to have triple qualities i.e. sound, touch & form. Water has got four qualities i.e. sound, touch, form and taste. Earth is endowed with five qualities i.e. sound, touch, form, taste and smell. The equilibrium of these elements on our planet is maintained forever.
Water evaporates from lakes, seas into the atmosphere with the help of heat (Fire), where it accumulates in the form of clouds, andthe cool breeze (Air) condenses tins into droplets to form rain. These five elements are needed by our body and mind are the cause of our existence.