Through the earth-element an embodied creature perceives the properties of scent. From the water-element he perceives taste. From the fire-element as represented by the eyes, he perceives forms, and from the wind-element he perceives touch.
भूमेर्गन्धगुणान् वेत्ति रसं चाभ्यः शरीरवान्। ज्योतिषा चक्षुषा रूपं स्पर्श वेत्ति च वाहिना॥