FIRE

The origin of the Fire Element is the Tanmatra of taste called Rupa.

Rupa means form or color.

Both form and color are the result of perception. Rupa tanmatra is the primordial, unmanifested form of perception, light, vision &, thus, the fire element. Fire & the visual sense have a special relationship. Fire provides the light for perception. The eyes are the vehicles through which light is digested and perception takes place. Hence, disorders of visual perception are primarily those of the fire element.

Fire Element Products:

PITTA

—one of three Ayurvedic mind-body types—

Ruled by the elements of fire & water.

Pitta personifies hot, sharp, oily, assertive & strong characteristics.

This dosha expresses drive, leadership, intelli- gence & astuteness when in balance.

When out of balance, pitta is prone to skin rashes, irritation & overheating.