All matter is based on three inert gunas (qualities or tendencies):
There are three states of the gunas that make up all matter in the universe:
The manifest material elements (matter) range from the most subtle to the most physical (gross). These material elements cover the individual, spiritual jiva-atmas (embodied souls), allowing them to interact with the material sense objects, such as their temporary material bodies, other conscious bodies, and unconscious objects.
Manifested subtle elements:
Manifested physical (gross) elements (a.k.a. Pancha Bhoota or 5 great elements) and their associated senses and sense organs that manifest:
There are three states of the gunas that make up all matter in the universe:
- Pradhana (root matter): gunas in an unmixed and unmanifested state (equilibrium).
- Prakriti (primal matter): gunas in a mixed and unmanifested state.
- Universe (matter): gunas in a mixed and manifested state.
The manifest material elements (matter) range from the most subtle to the most physical (gross). These material elements cover the individual, spiritual jiva-atmas (embodied souls), allowing them to interact with the material sense objects, such as their temporary material bodies, other conscious bodies, and unconscious objects.
Manifested subtle elements:
Manifested physical (gross) elements (a.k.a. Pancha Bhoota or 5 great elements) and their associated senses and sense organs that manifest:
- space/ether > sound > ear
- air > smell > nose
- fire > sight/form > eye
- water > taste > tongue
- earth > touch > skin