The five Elements of nature affect the living
beings directly as mentioned below :
(i) Earth : If there is no earth, we can not exist. It is
only the Earth which makes the country look beautiful
with emerald like fields and carpets of green grass; It
also emitting oxygen which is so vital for existence.
(ii) Air : This is present every where; without air there
is no life. The exhale which is emitted from our nostrils
is called ‘Swar’ (voice). No sooner the function of the
Swar stops, the living beings die.
(iii) Water : The most important thing necessary for life
is water only. Around 70% of human body consists of
water.
(iv) Fire : Each and every living being requires fire. For
cooking food or for any sacred ceremony including
marriage we need fire. Even the final
absorption is not possible without fire.
(v) Space : This is a place of storage. It causes rain;
deciding when, where and how much rainfall is to be
given to the various earth segments.