[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.c31.2048 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.2048 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.2048 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c31.2048](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.2048) 3. Mahāli Sutta.—The Buddha, in answer to a question of Mahāli, says that greed, ill-will, dulness cause the continuance of evil action, and right reflection and a well-poised mind cause the continuance of good. The existence of these two different sets of qualities cause the good and evil in the world.¹ - [Previous: v2.c31.2047](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.2047) - [Next: v2.c31.2049](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.2049) - [Up: v2.c31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.2048](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.2048) · Pramāṇa