The organ of hearing rests on either; it is either itself (under limitations); Sound has that organ for its refuge. In perceiving sound, one may not immediately acquire a knowledge of the organ of hearing and of ether. But when sound is perceived, the organ of hearing and ether do not long remain unknown.
श्रोतं व्योमाश्रितं भूतं शब्दः श्रोतं समाश्रितः। नोभयं शब्दविज्ञाने विानस्येतरस्य वा॥