Earth: First Mahapanchbuta

Earth: First Mahapanchbuta

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I am the earth

a planet to dwell

producing  greenery & vegetation

sustaining all livings, everything

which is HIS creation.

I am earth

distinct from the earth

one of the mahapanchbutas*

grossest of all elements

an element of life

perishable and eternal

anitya and nitya

manifest in livings

in physical and subtle form

dwelling in senses

in perishable earthlings

everything that is solid

in nature and body

skin, bones, organs

solid, stable and heavy

permanent like the earth

boasting of density

and resistance

traits in living

to live till

dust meets dust

birth of an atom

I am earth

I am earth

non-perishable atom

ethereal and subtle

 I am

perishable once dead

yet not dead

disintegrating into atoms

souls or atman

in atom mould

or suspended conscience

metamorphosing in life form

to be earth again

like a flower dead

living again through seeds

all  spread over

completing the vicious cycle

I am earth

providing shape, solidity and prosperity

I am earth.

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Mahapanchbuta : Five elements as described in Hindu philosophy.

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