Tattvabodha | The Evolution of the Five Elements Flashcards
1
Q
Pañca Mahābhūtas
A
The five great elements
Space, air, fire, water and earth
2
Q
Ākāśa
A
Space; associated with sound.
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3
Q
Vāyu
A
Air; associated with touch.
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4
Q
Agni
A
Fire; associated with form.
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5
Q
Āpas
A
Water; associated with taste.
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6
Q
Pṛthvī
A
Earth; associated with smell.
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7
Q
Tanmātras
A
Subtle essences of perception.
8
Q
Pañcīkaraṇa
A
Mixing of elements to form gross matter.
9
Q
Jñānendriyas
A
Sense organs of perception.
Śrotra (Ear). Tvak (Skin). Chakṣus (Eye) – For sight.
Jihvā (Tongue). Ghṛāṇa (Nose) – For smell.
10
Q
Karmendriyas
A
Organs of action
Vāk (Speech). Pāṇi (Hands). Pāda (Feet). Pāyu (Anus) .
Upastha (Genitals).
11
Q
Sūkṣma Śarīra
A
Subtle body.
12
Q
Sthūla Śarīra
A
Gross body.
13
Q
Ahaṃkāra
A
Ego; individuality.
14
Q
Mahān (Buddhi)
A
Cosmic intellect.
