The ear derives its power from space; and the smell from the earth. From, which is the property of the eye, is the outcome of light or fire. Fire or heat depends on water. The tongue which has for its property taste, is merged in water. The skin which has touch for its property, is lost in the wind whose nature it partakes.
स्तेजोमयं रूपमथो विपाकः। जलाश्रयं स्वेदमुक्तं रसं च वाय्वात्मकः स्पर्शकृतो गुणश्च॥