Pancha Mahabhutas [5 Elements]

There are 5 elements according to the Ayurveda:

• prthvi / earth

• ap or soma / water 

• agni / fire

• vayu / air

• akasha / space

Relation of the 5 Elements and the 5 Senses:

Each of the element is a medium for one sense.

The sanskrit names of the 5 senses are:

1. Gandha (smell)
2. rasa (taste)
3. rupa (appearance)
4. sparsa (touch)
5. Sabda (sound)

The relation between 5 elements and 5 senses as follows:

1. Earth- smell
2. Water- taste
3. Fire- sight
4. Air- touch
5. Space- sound