Panch- Mahabhuta Siddhanta

Panch- Mahabhuta Siddhanta:

There are five basic elements of Mahabutas, which are

1. Prithvi (earth),
2. Apa (water),
3. Teja (fire),
4. Vayu(air), and
5. Akasha (void).

• In Ayurveda, these five basic elements are combined together forming the mahabhutas.
• Each mahabhutas has its own characteristics feature, properties and identification.
• According to mahabhutas siddhanta the body takes these elements from nature and again release it back to nature.
• The human body is balanced by the perfect balance of these elements.
• But when the balance is distributed an unhealthy condition is developed, which is called as illness.

The principle role of,

• Prithvi in the body is a form and shape.
• Apa maintains moisture, liquidity and lubrication in the body.
• Teja or fire develops heat and energy .
• Vayu is referred as Parana,
• Akasha is considered as pores and vacuoles.