God is immanent in the five elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and
Ether. Since there is no place in creation where the five elements do
not exist, it can be concluded that God is all-pervasive. And yet,
why is man unable to experience this divinity? Though water reflects
objects, the image, unlike the object, is not steady. Similarly, man
cannot be a perfect image of God if he has a wavering mind. Such a
mind leads to confusion and depression, and with such a mind, a
seeker can never realise the divinity within. What is essential for a
steady mind is the control of the five senses and a ceiling on desires.
