In English
The third element is fire. It has two attributes less compared to the earth (taste and smell) and is therefore capable of spreading in all directions, including the vertical. Fire in a subtle aspect, is present in humans and even in water. In humans it is known as – this is the name for the ‘fire’ of digestion. In water it is known as . Fire is latent in wood and stones also, which is why sparks are produced when wood is rubbed against wood and stone is struck with stone.