The previous quality is the cause of the succeeding element. Thus all qualities are perceived in earth alone. This verse describes the additional qualities of the elements successively. The quality in higher cause, starting with sound, is seen in the succeeding effect, for instance the element air, since it is connected as a cause. In ether there is only one quality, sound, since there is no higher cause. In air there are two qualities, sound and touch. In fire there are three equalities, sound, touch and form. In water there are four qualities, sound, touch, form and taste. In earth there are five qualities, sound, touch, form, taste and smell. All the qualities (viśeṣaḥ) of all the elements are seen in earth alone.