[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.c31.1552 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.1552 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.1552 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c31.1552](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.1552) 1. Mahānāma Thera.—He was born in a brahmin family of Sāvatthi, and, after hearing the Buddha preach, entered the Order. Taking a formula of meditation, he dwelt on the hill called Nesādaka. Unable to prevent the rising of evil thoughts, he was disgusted with himself, and climbing a steep crag, made as if to throw himself down, and evoking insight became an arahant. - [Previous: v2.c31.1551](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.1551) - [Next: v2.c31.1553](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.1553) - [Up: v2.c31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.1552](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.1552) · Pramāṇa