[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.c31.655 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.655 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.655 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c31.655](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.655) Manasākaṭa.—A brahmin village in Kosala on the banks of the Aciravatī. It was in a beautiful spot, and eminent brahmins would collect there from time to time in order to find rest and quiet and recite their mantras.¹ The Buddha stayed in the Mango-grove to the north of the village, and, during one such stay, preached the Tevijja Sutta.² - [Previous: v2.c31.654](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.654) - [Next: v2.c31.656](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.656) - [Up: v2.c31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.655](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.655) · Pramāṇa