Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.748
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.748
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The Commentary adds² that one of the reasons for the Buddha’s refusal to step on the carpet was that he knew the thoughts of Bodhi. Bodhi was saying to himself: “If I am to have a son, the Buddha will step on this carpet, if not, he will not.” The Buddha knew also that Bodhi was not destined to have a son because in a previous life he and his wife had lived on an island and eaten young birds.