In the learning of Āyurveda it is important to understand the concept of Pañcamāha Bhūta. All the substance is made up of Pañcamāha Bhūta. Pañcamāha Bhūta is the 5 elements that constitute the universe and body (macrocosmos and microcosmos). The Pañcamāha Bhūta which is present in universe also present in our body. These 5 elements are Ākāśa, Vāyu, Agni, Jala, and Pṛthvī. Pañcamāha Bhūta also called as Pañca Bhūta, but Pañcamāha Bhūta more common used.
