Verse 1.169
पीतवर्णं चतुष्कोणं मधुरं मध्यमाश्रितम्। भोगदं पार्थिवं तत्त्वं प्रवाहे द्वादशाङ्गुलम्
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The earth element is yellow in color, square in shape, sweet in taste, and situated in the middle. It grants enjoyment and, in the flow of breath, extends to a measure of twelve fingers. This verse maps the tangible qualities of the…
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