Pathavī-dhātu
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pathavī-dhātu 'earth-element'. or 'solid element'. It is cognizable through the sensations of pressure, touch, cold, heat. pain, etc. - About the 4 elements. s. dhātu, khandha.
Earth element (paṭhavī-dhātu): Internal earth elements include
head hair,
body hair,
nails,
teeth,
skin,
flesh,
sinews,
bone,
organs,
intestinal material, etc.
Also see: Mahābhūta
