All Five Elements – Introduction-ma

All Five Elements an introduction

All of us notice a rainbow in the sky after rains. It has got seven colours – violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. However, all of them have come out of white rays of light only. We may not get as much joy from the white rays of light as from the seven colours of rainbow, but the existence of the rainbow is not possible without the white light. Similarly, we get joy on seeing this whole creation made, but we tend to lose sight of the source of this creation who is GOD.

The tiny droplets of rain-water act as prisms which divide the white rays of sun into seven rainbow colours; similarly, our mind acts as a prism which enables us to enjoy the diversity in the cosmos coming out of the Divine light of God, and created by the above five elements.

There is perfect harmony among these five elements of creation normally. Our body is also made out of these five elements. If we can maintain balance in these elements in our body, we shall be healthy; and the balance of elements in the creation is also not disturbed.

Story:

A big bottle half full of peanuts was lying on the table. A little boy saw the same and with greedy eyes came near it. He put his hand inside and filled his hand with as many peanuts as he could, and tried to take it out. Unfortunately for him, the mouth of the bottle was very narrow and his hand got stuck with the fist full of peanuts. He started crying. His father, who was sitting nearby, asked him to drop the peanuts and take out only a few as per his need in his little hand. The boy tried the same and was happy to take out his hand with a few peanuts.

Song:

God created the five elements
Space, air, fire, water and earth
We are made of the same elements.
As is mother nature
And so is every creature.

Quiz:

The elements are written below. For each of them, 4 options are given. Pick up the word which is nearest to it –

1. Akash: Universe, Space, Sky, Cloud.
2. Vayu: Air, Wind, Breeze, Cyclone.
3. Agni: Smoke, Volcano, Fire, Lava.
4. Jal: Rain, Water, Pond, Tank.
5. Prithivi: Earth, Rock, Sand, Cement.

Prayer:

‘Creator of Life and Light
We thank you this day for the beauty of the world
For hills to climb, and deep water to swim in
For the goodly smell of rain on dry ground
For music that lifts our hearts in one breath to heaven
And for the hand grasp of a friend’

Silent Sitting:

Close your eyes and ‘Visualise’ the joys of nature. Let there be soft music played in the background.