"Firm Decision，" "decision and selection." （1） The cutting off of doubt and discernment of the marks of the four noble truths that occurs in the stage of the sagely path （圣道） （vini/scaya）. Attained as a result of the four preparatory practices （四善根）. （2） To select the most excellent thing. （3） To conclude an argument. （4） In general， the discernment of reality and dissolution of ignorance through the use of wisdom.