Five Fundamental Factors

Indian philosophy

According to ancient Indian scriptures, the universe is made up of five fundamental factors namely, Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth. These compose matter which in turn arose from the crudification of the Cosmic Mind. That is to say that Ether is cruder than mind but more subtle than air which can be felt even though it cannot be seen. Air in turn when crudified produces fire and this corresponds to Hydrogen and Oxygen combining to produce combustion the residue of which is Water. From water or the liquid factor comes earth or the crudest form of matter. From the intense heat of the earth's core is created liquefied magma which when cooled becomes solid or earth.

Chinese Philosophy

The Chinese view the universe in another way and classifies the various properties or characteristics of the universe in terms of its phases or stages: Earth, Wood, Metal, Fire and Water. These describe the various stages that can be observed of the earth and which can be applied to other areas of science like medicine and divination. The chinese way is more practical in its aspect than the Indian way which is more Intellectual in its approach. From this scientific view comes various branches of philosophy and practice like Kung Fu, Chi Kung, Acupunture, Accupressure, Feng Shui etc.

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