Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 11, Chapter 22, Text 21

SB 11.22.21

catvary eveti tatrapi
 teja apo ’nnam atmanah
jatani tair idam jatam
 janmavayavinah khalu
 
Translation: 
 
Some philosophers propose the existence of four basic elements, of which three — fire, water and earth — emanate from the fourth, the Self. Once existing, these elements produce the cosmic manifestation, in which all material creation takes place.
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 11, Chapter 22, Text 20
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 11, Chapter 22, Text 22