The earth element ⏳

The earth element is one of the main four of the great elements. It represents the qualities of solidity, density, and attractive forces. Any matter where attractive forces are in prominence are called earth elements. The internal earth elements include head-hairs, body-hairs, nails, teeth, skin, flesh, sinews, bones, bone-marrow, kidneys, heart, liver, diaphragm, spleen, lungs, intestines, mesentery, stomach, feces, etc.

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References

• Bodhi, Bhikkhu. (2005). In the Buddha’s Words An Anthology of Discourses From the Pali Canon Chapter IX. SHINING THE LIGHT OF WISDOM (Location 5387). Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications.

• Majjhima Nikaya 140: Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta; III 240–43

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mah%C4%81bh%C5%ABta#Bibliography

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