Sanskrit Name: तन्मात्रा
The subtle forms of the five elements that give rise to the gross elements (mahabhuta) are as follows:
1. **Earth (Prithvi)**: The subtle essence of solidity, providing stability and structure.
2. **Water (Apas)**: Represents fluidity and adaptability, essential for life.
3. **Fire (Tejas)**: Embodies energy and transformation, driving processes and change.
4. **Air (Vayu)**: Signifies movement and communication, facilitating the exchange of energy.
5. **Ether (Akasha)**: The subtle space that allows for the existence and interaction of the other elements.
These subtle states are foundational in the formation of the gross elements, contributing to the material world we experience.
Alternate Name(s): Rudimentary, undifferentiated element