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. 2010 Jan-Mar;1(1):41–46. doi: 10.4103/0974-7788.59943

Table 2.

Panchamahabhuta, their possible physical attributes, modality and organ of perception

Mahabhuta Physical attributes Modality of perception Organ of perception
Akasha State of void Shabda (Hearing) Ear
Vayu State of gas Sparsha (Touch) Skin
Agni State of energy Rupa (Vision) Eye
Jala State of liquid Rasa (Taste) Tongue
Prithvi State of solid Gandha (Smell) Nose