The Tattva-Muktavali

The perception of the conventional meaning of words is aroused by the dialogue of the orderer and the ordered; and afterwards by insertion and omission the child becomes thoroughly skilled in the use of the words. So through hearing the words of the teacher and repeated study of the šâstras the conventional meaning of such words as Brahman, etc. , is assuredly produced in the pupil. If it is established that the supreme Lord is the maker, then his having a body follows as a matter of course [Footnote: This is one of the tenets of Râmânujas as well as Pûr. naprajñas. ]; for in all effects, as pots and the like, the make.