maha-bhutani pañcaiva

 bhur apo ’gnir marun nabhah

tan-matrani ca tavanti

 gandhadini matani me

 

Translation by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada: 

 

There are five gross elements, namely earth, water, fire, air and ether. There are also five subtle elements: smell, taste, color, touch and sound.