The Tortoise Koorma, became uncontrollable an it had to be pacified by reminding that it was an Avatar of Vishnu.
Much as one would use a trained elephant to pacify an uncontrollable one, Lord Shiva took the Avatar of Koorma to pacify Vishnu.
The temple in Thiru Tandalai, near Vellore, Tamil Nadu has a Shiva Temple, where the Swayambu Lingam(self made) has the markings of tortoise skin.
When these remain together the Universe gets dissolved and remains dormant.
During Pralaya, Dissolution these elements get withdrawn and remain separate.
When they get together the Creation takes place.
These five elements are in our body.
In Tantra Sastra of Devi, these elements are managed to Realize God or Self.
How each element s placed in our body will be detailed in another article.
We shall see the function and nature of Vayu in our Body.
Whatever Philosophy talks about or trying to find out is what 'Life'
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