Pṛthivī
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Pṛthivī (P. paṭhavī; T. sa; C. dida) translates as earth or ground. It is also called pṛthivīdhātu (earth element). It is identified as one of the primary elements (mahābhūta).
Pṛthivī (earth) has the property of solidity.
Pali tradition
A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma states:
- The earth element is so called because, like the earth, it serves as a support or foundation for the coexisting material phenomena. The word paṭhavī comes from a root meaning to expand or spread out, and thus the earth element represents the principle of extension.Template:Manual of Abhidhamma sv
Sanskrit tradition
The Khenjuk states:
- The earth element is solidity and its function is to support.Template:Gateway1 sv