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The word ‘Prithvi’ literally means ‘the earth’. It also represents the earth in its elemental form.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, prithvi, Page 647.</ref> It is one among the panchamahabhuta (Cha.Sa. Sharira Sthana 01/27). It also represents an area or spot or the ground. The matter originated from prithvi is terms as ‘parthiva’ (of earthen origin). This article deals with prithvi in its elemental form or prithvi mahabhuta and its role in medical science.
The word ‘Prithvi’ literally means ‘the earth’. It also represents the earth in its elemental form.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, prithvi, Page 647.</ref> It is one among the panchamahabhuta (Cha.Sa. Sharira Sthana 01/27). It also represents an area or spot or the ground. The matter originated from prithvi is terms as ‘parthiva’ (of earthen origin). This article deals with prithvi in its elemental form or prithvi mahabhuta and its role in medical science.
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|data1 = [[Sharira]] / [[Pachamahabhuta]] / Prithvi
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|data2 = Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S.
|label3 = Reviewed by
|data3 = Basisht G.
|label4 = Affiliations
|data4 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre]], I.P.G.T.& R.A., Jamnagar
|label5 = Correspondence email:
|data5 = carakasamhita@gmail.com
|label6 = Date of first publication:
|data6 = May 20, 2020
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==Etymology and definition==
==Etymology and definition==
== Types ==
== Types ==
Prithvi mahabhuta exists in two forms: 1)Nitya (eternal) and 2) Anitya (ephemeral).<ref>Dingari Lakshmanachary.Acharya’s Ayurvedeeya padartha vigyana. Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit pratisthan;2012.Chapter 07, Pruthvi nirupana;p.54.</ref>
Prithvi mahabhuta exists in two forms: 1)Nitya (eternal) and 2) Anitya (ephemeral).<ref>Dingari Lakshmanachary.Acharya’s Ayurvedeeya padartha vigyana. Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit pratisthan;2012.Chapter 07, Pruthvi nirupana;p.54.</ref>
The paramanu(minute/subtle) form of prithvi mahabhuta is nitya(eternal). The secondary forms by combination of these paramanu are anitya (ephemeral).
The paramanu(minute/subtle) form of prithvi mahabhuta is nitya(eternal). The secondary forms by combination of these paramanu are anitya (ephemeral).
== More information ==
== More information ==
[[Vatakalakaliya Adhyaya]], [[Indriyopakramaniyaadhyaya]], [[Katidhapurusha Sharira]]
*[[Indriyopakramaniyaadhyaya]]
*[[Katidhapurusha Sharira]]
=== Related articles ===
*[[Akasha mahabhuta]]
*[[Vayu mahabhuta]]
*[[Agni mahabhuta]]
*[[Jala mahabhuta]]
'''Abbreviations used in bracket :''' Cha.= Charaka, Sa.= Samhita, Su.= Sushruta the first number is sequential number of chapter in index. The number after slash (/) is sequential number of verse in that chapter.
'''Abbreviations used in bracket :''' Cha.= Charaka, Sa.= Samhita, Su.= Sushruta the first number is sequential number of chapter in index. The number after slash (/) is sequential number of verse in that chapter.
== References ==
== References ==
[[Category:Pancha mahabhuta]]