[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.c29.840 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.840 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.840 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c29.840](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.840) In the developed form of the ideas regarding Bodhisattas, a Bodhisatta's career started with his making a resolution before a Buddha (\*abhinīhāra-karaṇa\* or \*mūlapanidhāna\*) to become a Buddha for the welfare and liberation of all creatures. In later literature, the \*abhinīhāra\* is preceded by a period during which the Bodhisatta practises \*manopanidhi\*, when he resolves in his mind to desire to become a Buddha without declaring this intention to others. - [Previous: v2.c29.839](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.839) - [Next: v2.c29.841](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.841) - [Up: v2.c29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.840](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.840) · Pramāṇa