Aether symbol6/17/2023 ![]() ![]() Yoga, meditation, pranayama, diet, and nature walks are some easy yet extremely powerful ways through which you can keep your ether element in balance. The season of winter is considered to be the season of ether hence all the practices should be aimed at avoiding any severe lightness. Practices to Balance ether element in body Other signs of imbalances can be seen as thyroid disorders, throat problems, speech disorders, epilepsy, madness, ear diseases, weight gain, heart-related problems, etc. Destruction of tissues which causes diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease.Some of the signs for imbalances are listed below. Thus, imbalances can be due to other elements and disturbances within the ether element itself. Wheezing, gurgling sounds from the stomach, cracking of joints, abnormal sounds from the heart, etc are a few signs which will let you know that you need to work on the ether element. ![]() Moreover, by paying attention to the sounds emitted from your body, you can also identify whether you have any ether imbalances. This can take up the space of other organs. Similarly, in case of acidity due to excess fire element, bloating can cause your abdomen to swell. For example, when you have a cold due to excess water, excess mucus can block your nasal cavity. Their optimal functioning as well is dependent on the space provided by compression, expansion, and movement between or within those organs.Įther is also an element that is easily affected by the imbalances caused by other elements. In your body, the organs, bones, tissues, cells occupy a specific space. The basic function of ether is to provide a space to exist. It is one of the chakras where the energy becomes blocked or imbalanced quite easily. It is this area where the voice box is located and your ability to speak and be heard is all dependent on the throat. ChakraĪs the characteristic of ether is sound, it becomes obvious that Vishuddha or the Throat Chakra is related to this element. It is one of the six substances or dravyas that encompasses soul, matter, the principle of motion, the principle of rest, and the principle of time. The Jains refer to this element as space. The word akasha is also seen as one of the 1008 names of Lord Shiva. It is believed that space was the first element that was created and the rest followed later. In Vedic Sanskrit, akash has a masculine noun whereas in Classical Sanskrit it takes a neutral gender. In the Hindu culture, the word Akash is said to be derived from the Sanskrit root word kas which means “to be”. The concept of ether has also been used to explain the concept of gravitation, light, and how the pressure of ether is responsible for the density of the planets. It was quite later that the commentators of this philosophy started calling this element aether. The ether is also referred to as a deity, Aether, who is the son of Erebus (deity of darkness) and Nyx (Goddess of Night).Īristotle was the first one to introduce a fifth element which was present in the celestial regions, moved circularly, and did not possess qualities like the classical elements (air, water, fire, and earth). In Greek mythology, ether is what God breathes. When talking about dosha, air and ether make up the vata dosha, therefore even the imbalance of ether leads to an imbalance of vata.Īlso, any imbalances in the other 4 elements also cause the restriction or expansion of the ether or space within the body. The space in the ear, nose, and mouth helps you to hear, smell/breathe and talk.Įven the pores in the skin, from where the sweat is released are also a form of space from where the toxins are let out. The space in the head is acquired by the brain and the bones of the skull also protect it. The intestines or the guts absorb the nutrients. The space in the food pipe helps in swallowing the food and reaching the stomach. The hollowness of the lungs allows you to breathe in oxygen and how the hollowness of the heart allows it to pump and fill itself with blood. The space in the uterus is where the fetus is developed. The Ayurveda considers ether as the space through which all the movement and functions of the organs take place. Let us have a look at how ether is symbolic in various aspects. Quintessence is also a term that is quite often used for ether as it denotes the “heavenly bodies” present in the universe such as the stars and galaxies. Even though this element doesn’t have a symbol, it is often represented as a circle, spiral, or eight-spoked wheel. The ether element is also called spirit as it is not present in a physical form. Due to its emptiness, subtleness and omnipresence, it is considered as all-pervading. It is considered a bridge between the cosmos and the terrestrial world. In various cultures, the element of ether has been seen as a spiritual element.
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