Another good point, Gunnar. I guess many Bodhisattas (or sattvas)
is more of a Mahayana concept. I'll change my translation to "the".

Thanks, John

--- In Pali@yahoogroups.com, Gunnar Gällmo <gunnargallmo@...> wrote:
> --- John Kelly <palistudent@...> skrev: > Pali
> - Every few days - [B192]
> > Gair/Karunatillake - Chapter 10 – Further Readings
> > Ex. 4 (Part 1 of 3)
> >
> > Once upon a time, in Benares when Brahmadatta was
> > king, a bodhisatta was born...
>
> Well, Pali doesn't distinguish between definite and
> indefinite form - but isn't this story about the
> future Buddha Gotama, thus *the* Bodhisatta?
>
> Gunnar
>
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