Single Idea 7992

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements]

Full Idea

The visible forms of nature are eight: earth, water, fire, air, ether; the mind, reason, and the sense of 'I'.

Gist of Idea

The visible forms of nature are earth, water, fire, air, ether; mind, reason, and the sense of 'I'

Source

Anon (Bhag) (The Bhagavad Gita [c.500 BCE], 7.4)

Book Reference

'The Bhagavad Gita', ed/tr. Mascaro,Juan [Penguin 1962], p.74


A Reaction

Presumably there is an implication that there are also invisible forms. The Bhuddists launched an attack on 'I' as one of the categories. The first five appear to be Aristotle's, which must be of scholarly (and chronological) interest.