A collection of objective affirmations of five elements based on Hinduism. The collection is taken from Prabuddha Bharata January 2010 issue page number 21.
Looking deeply at the world and seeing in it the presence of the first element, space, I realize its sanctity and make the affirmation:‘I must avoid overcrowding.’ This applies to both physical space and mental space. When I respect space, it fills me with peace and harmony.
Looking deeply at the world and seeing in it the presence of the second element, air, I realize its sanctity and make the affirmation: ‘I must keep the air clean.’ When the air is clean outside, the air will be clean inside, because it is the same air that I breathe. When I respect air, it fills me with health and harmony.
Looking deeply at the world and seeing in it the presence of the third element, fire, I realize its sanctity and make the affirmation: ‘I must conserve energy.’ My life depends on energy resources; if I use the world’s energy resources responsibly, not only will it make my own life happier but also those of my children and grandchildren. When I respect light, it fills me with hope and harmony.
Looking deeply at the world and seeing in it the presence of the fourth element, water, I realize its sanctity and make the affirmation: ‘I must keep the water clean.’ When the drinking water is clean and abundant, it sustains life and promotes health, my own as well as of others. When I respect water, it fills me with life and harmony.
Looking deeply at the world and seeing in it the presence of the fifth element, earth, I realize its sanctity and make the affirmation: ‘I must take care of the soil.’ When the soil is cared for, it produces plenty of healthy food. Food is precious and thousands of lives can be saved if enough food is grown and wastage prevented. When I respect earth, it fills me with contentment and harmony.