The 5 Elements of Existence Explained | Sadhguru

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Yogic practices stem from bootha suddhi, cleansing or transcending the body's elements, with water making up 72% of the body. Consuming water-rich foods and mastering the elements can lead to a healthier, more harmonious life through conscious living and miraculous transformations.

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  • Yogic practices, including asana and pranayama, originate from bootha suddhi, focusing on cleansing or transcending the body's elemental composition.
  • Consuming foods high in water content is crucial for maintaining health, as water constitutes a significant portion of the body, emphasizing the importance of understanding and mastering the elements for a harmonious life.

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Recent questions

  • What are the main elements in the body?

    Water, earth, air, fire, space

  • How can one maintain a healthy life?

    Consume foods with high water content

  • What practices can lead to a magical life?

    Mastery over the elements

  • What is bootha suddhi?

    Cleansing or transcending elements in the body

  • How can one take charge of the elements within them?

    Through bootha suddhi rituals

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Elemental Cleansing for Health and Harmony

  • All yogic practices, including asana, yama, niyama, pranayama, dharana, dhyana, samadhi, and shoonya, stem from bootha suddhi, which involves cleansing the elements or transcending them if cleansing is not possible.
  • Bootha suddhi aims to cleanse the elements within the body, with water comprising 72% of the body, followed by earth at 12%, air at 6%, fire at 4%, and space at 6%.
  • To maintain a healthy life, it is advised to consume foods with over 70% water content, such as fruits and vegetables, as water plays a significant role in the body's functioning.
  • Mastery over the elements can lead to a more harmonious and magical life, as understanding how the elements create the body can result in conscious living and miraculous transformations.
  • Practices like bootha suddhi rituals, such as the Pancha Bootha Aradhana, can help individuals take charge of the elements within them, even if they are unable to do so themselves.
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