[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.c29.748 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.748 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.748 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c29.748](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.748) 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. - [Previous: v2.c29.747](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.747) - [Next: v2.c29.749](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.749) - [Up: v2.c29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.748](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.748) · Pramāṇa