Form, cye, and digestion are the three-fold attributes of Fire or Energy. Taste all liquid secretions, and the tongue are the three attributes of Water.
रूपं चक्षुस्तथा पाकस्त्रिविधं तेज उच्यते। रस: क्लेदश्च जिह्वा च त्रयो जलगुणाः स्मृताः॥