[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c29.1012 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.1012 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.1012 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c29.1012](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.1012) ²⁵ The explanation given (\*e.g.\*, at SA. i. 155) is that the Buddha waited for the invitation of Sahampati that it might lend weight to his teaching. The people were followers of Brahmā, and Sahampati’s acceptance of the Buddha’s leadership would impress them deeply. - [Previous: v2.c29.1011](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.1011) - [Next: v2.c29.1013](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.1013) - [Up: v2.c29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.1012](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.1012) · Pramāṇa