Miracle at Sravasti to display powers from "summary" of The Epic of the Buddha by Chittadhar Hrdaya
The Buddha, being the enlightened one, possessed great powers beyond the comprehension of ordinary beings. One particular instance where he displayed these powers was at Sravasti, where a miracle took place to showcase the extent of his abilities. The Buddha was residing in the Jetavana Grove when a group of rival ascetics from a nearby sect challenged him to a display of powers. The Buddha accepted the challenge, not out of arrogance or ego, but as a means to teach and inspire others. The rival ascetics started by performing various magic tricks and illusions, trying to impress the crowd with their abilities. However, their displays were mere tricks compared to the true power of the Buddha. When it was his turn, the Buddha calmly sat down and entered into a deep state of meditation. As he meditated, miraculous events started to...
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