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The touch sense is just earth, fire and wind (pathavi, tejo and vayo); they serve as objects of
temporary touch only so it is not numbered.
The Two Sexes
15. (a) femininity - Itthi bahva rupa
(b) masculinity - Purisa bhava rupa
Basis of Consciousness
16. rupa - Hadaya vatthu
Vitality of Matter
17. rupa – Jivita
Essence of Nutrition
18. Oja rupa or Ahara
Intra-atomic Space
19. Akasa dhatu
Space element.
10.2 The Four Fundamental Elements
10.2.1. The Earth Element - Pathavi Dhatu
The earth element is also called element of solidity. The earth as a foundation supports all other
things. Due to its hardness, firmness. The earth, rocks, stones, masses of metals are all matter in
which the earth element is dominant.
10.2.2. Water Element - Apo Dhatu
Just as water enhances the cohesion of dust or powdered materials so also water element, the
element of cohesion, makes aggregates of tiny particles. When water element is dominant, it can
dissolve other elements and become fluid. Water, urine, mucus, sweat, saliva, tears, etc. are
material dominated by water element.
10.2.3. Fire Element - Tejo Dhatu
Just as heat of the sun can dry wet things, so also the fire element prevents excessive dampness
and viscosity of aggregate matter and maintains optimum dryness. The body of a healthy person
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