Prakrti is the source of the five great elements; Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether which are known as Panchabhutas/Panchamahabhutas. These five great elements comprise all material objects and the bodies of plants, trees, insects, animals, and human beings. All beings in the world are the products of the union of Atman (or Purusha of Sankhya philosophy) and Prakriti.