Miracles

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Here is a list of complete verses that describe miracles in the Old Testament:

1. The Creation

Genesis 1:1-3 (NIV)

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

2. The Parting of the Red Sea

Exodus 14:21-22 (NIV)

Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.

3. The Plagues of Egypt

Exodus 7:20-21 (NIV)

Moses and Aaron did just as the Lord had commanded. He raised his staff in the presence of Pharaoh and his officials and struck the water of the Nile, and all the water was changed into blood. The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad that the Egyptians could not drink its water. Blood was everywhere in Egypt.

4. The Manna from Heaven

Exodus 16:4 (NIV)

Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions."

5. The Water from the Rock

Exodus 17:5-6 (NIV)

The Lord answered Moses, “Go out in front of the people. Take with you some of the elders of Israel and take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.

6. The Fall of Jericho

Joshua 6:20 (NIV)

When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged straight in, and they took the city.

7. Elijah and the Widow's Son

1 Kings 17:22-23 (NIV)

The Lord heard Elijah’s cry, and the boy’s life returned to him, and he lived. Elijah picked up the child and carried him down from the room into the house. He gave him to his mother and said, “Look, your son is alive!”

8. Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

1 Kings 18:38-39 (NIV)

Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench. When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, “The Lord—he is God! The Lord—he is God!”

9. Elisha and the Widow's Oil

2 Kings 4:5-6 (NIV)

She left him and shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring. When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.” But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing.

10. The Healing of Naaman

2 Kings 5:14 (NIV)

So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy.

These verses highlight some of the most notable miracles found in the Old Testament, showcasing God's power and intervention in the lives of His people.

In the Old Testament, most miracles performed by God or His prophets are successful and serve to demonstrate divine power and purpose. However, there are a few instances where attempts at performing miracles or signs fall short or result in failure. Here is a list of verses that describe such instances:

1. Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh:

   • Exodus 7:10-12: "So Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and they did so, just as the LORD commanded. And Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, and it became a serpent. But Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers; so the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments. For every man threw down his rod, and they became serpents. But Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods."

     • Here, the miracle performed by Moses and Aaron is initially matched by Pharaoh's magicians, making it seem like the miracle failed to have the desired effect of convincing Pharaoh.

2. Elijah and the Prophets of Baal:

   • 1 Kings 18:26-29: "So they took the bull which was given them, and they prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even till noon, saying, 'O Baal, hear us!' But there was no voice; no one answered. Then they leaped about the altar which they had made. And so it was, at noon, that Elijah mocked them and said, 'Cry aloud, for he is a god; either he is meditating, or he is busy, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened.' So they cried aloud, and cut themselves, as was their custom, with knives and lances, until the blood gushed out on them. And when midday was past, they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice. But there was no voice; no one answered, no one paid attention."

     • This passage describes the failed miracle attempts by the prophets of Baal, contrasting their failure with Elijah's successful call to God later in the chapter.

3. Gideon's Fleeces:

   • Judges 6:36-40: "So Gideon said to God, 'If You will save Israel by my hand as You have said—look, I shall put a fleece of wool on the threshing floor; if there is dew on the fleece only, and it is dry on all the ground, then I shall know that You will save Israel by my hand, as You have said.' And it was so. When he rose early the next morning and squeezed the fleece together, he wrung the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water. Then Gideon said to God, 'Do not be angry with me, but let me speak just once more: Let me test, I pray, just once more with the fleece; let it now be dry only on the fleece, but on all the ground let there be dew.' And God did so that night. It was dry on the fleece only, but there was dew on all the ground."

     • While not a failure per se, Gideon's repeated requests for signs indicate his initial lack of faith or certainty, as he needed multiple confirmations from God.

While these examples show challenges or initial setbacks in the context of miraculous signs, the overarching narrative typically demonstrates God's power and eventual success. Instances where miracles seem to fail often serve to highlight human doubt or the resistance of those who oppose God, rather than a failure of divine power itself.

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Here is a list of complete verses that describe miracles in the New Testament:

1. Turning Water into Wine

John 2:7-9 (NIV)

Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside.

2. The Healing of the Nobleman's Son

John 4:50-53 (NIV)

“Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. While he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was living. When he inquired as to the time when his son got better, they said to him, “Yesterday, at one in the afternoon, the fever left him.” Then the father realized that this was the exact time at which Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” So he and his whole household believed.

3. The Healing of the Paralytic at Bethesda

John 5:8-9 (NIV)

Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. The day on which this took place was a Sabbath.

4. The Feeding of the 5,000

John 6:10-11 (NIV)

Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.

5. Walking on Water

Matthew 14:25-26 (NIV)

Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.

6. The Healing of the Blind Man

John 9:6-7 (NIV)

After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. “Go,” he told him, “wash in the Pool of Siloam” (this word means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing.

7. The Raising of Lazarus

John 11:43-44 (NIV)

When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”

8. The Healing of the Centurion's Servant

Matthew 8:13 (NIV)

Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.” And his servant was healed at that moment.

9. The Healing of a Woman with an Issue of Blood

Mark 5:29-30 (NIV)

Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering. At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?”

10. The Resurrection of Jesus

Matthew 28:5-6 (NIV)

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."

These verses capture some of the key miracles performed by Jesus in the New Testament, illustrating His divine power and authority.

In the New Testament, miracles are typically successful and serve to validate Jesus' divinity and the apostles' mission. However, there are a few instances where attempts to perform miracles are not immediately successful or are met with difficulty. Here are the complete verses describing such instances:

1. The Disciples Fail to Heal a Boy with a Demon:

   • Matthew 17:14-20: "When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 'Lord, have mercy on my son,' he said. 'He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him.' 'You unbelieving and perverse generation,' Jesus replied, 'how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.' Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment. Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, 'Why couldn't we drive it out?' He replied, 'Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'"

   • Mark 9:17-29: "A man in the crowd answered, 'Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.' 'You unbelieving generation,' Jesus replied, 'how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.' So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. Jesus asked the boy’s father, 'How long has he been like this?' 'From childhood,' he answered. 'It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.' 'If you can?' said Jesus. 'Everything is possible for one who believes.' Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, 'I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!' When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. 'You deaf and mute spirit,' he said, 'I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.' The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, 'He’s dead.' But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up. After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, 'Why couldn’t we drive it out?' He replied, 'This kind can come out only by prayer.'"

   • Luke 9:37-43: "The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. A man in the crowd called out, 'Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. A spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It scarcely ever leaves him and is destroying him. I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they could not.' 'You unbelieving and perverse generation,' Jesus replied, 'how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.' Even while the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father. And they were all amazed at the greatness of God."

2. The Seven Sons of Sceva:

   • Acts 19:13-16: "Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, 'In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.' Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. One day the evil spirit answered them, 'Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?' Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding."

     • This passage describes a failed attempt to perform an exorcism by the sons of Sceva, who were not genuine followers of Jesus.

These instances highlight the importance of genuine faith and divine authority in performing miracles, as well as the limitations of those who attempt miracles without a true connection to God or understanding of faith.

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Here is a list of complete verses that describe miracles in the Quran:

1. The Birth of Jesus

Surah Al-Imran (3:47)

She said, "My Lord, how will I have a child when no man has touched me?" [The angel] said, "Such is Allah; He creates what He wills. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, 'Be,' and it is."

2. The Virgin Birth of Jesus

Surah Maryam (19:19-21)

He said, "I am only the messenger of your Lord to give you [news of] a pure boy." She said, "How can I have a boy while no man has touched me and I have not been unchaste?" He said, "Thus [it will be]; your Lord says, 'It is easy for Me, and We will make him a sign to the people and a mercy from Us. And it is a matter [already] decreed.'"

3. Jesus Speaking as an Infant

Surah Al-Imran (3:46)

"He will speak to the people in the cradle and in maturity and will be of the righteous."

4. Jesus Creating a Bird from Clay

Surah Al-Imran (3:49)

And [make him] a messenger to the Children of Israel, [who will say], "Indeed I have come to you with a sign from your Lord in that I design for you from clay [that which is] like the form of a bird, then I breathe into it and it becomes a bird by permission of Allah. And I cure the blind and the leper, and I give life to the dead - by permission of Allah. And I inform you of what you eat and what you store in your houses. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers."

5. Moses' Staff Turning into a Snake

Surah Al-A'raf (7:107)

So [Moses] threw his staff, and suddenly it was a serpent, manifest.

6. The Splitting of the Sea for Moses

Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:63-64)

Then We inspired to Moses, "Strike with your staff the sea," and it parted, and each portion was like a great towering mountain. And We advanced thereto the pursuers.

7. The People of the Cave (Ashab Al-Kahf)

Surah Al-Kahf (18:9-11)

Or have you thought that the companions of the cave and the inscription were, among Our signs, a wonder? [Mention] when the youths retreated to the cave and said, "Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance." So We cast [a cover of sleep] over their ears within the cave for a number of years.

8. The She-Camel of Salih

Surah Al-A'raf (7:73)

And to Thamud [We sent] their brother Salih. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. There has come to you clear evidence from your Lord. This is the she-camel of Allah [sent] to you as a sign. So leave her to eat within Allah's land and do not touch her with harm, lest there seize you a painful punishment."

9. The Birth of John (Yahya)

Surah Maryam (19:7-9)

[He was told], "O Zechariah, indeed We give you good tidings of a boy whose name will be John. We have not assigned to any before [this] name." He said, "My Lord, how will I have a boy when my wife has been barren and I have reached extreme old age?" [An angel] said, "Thus [it will be]; your Lord says, 'It is easy for Me, for I created you before, while you were nothing.'"

10. The Table Spread (Al-Ma'idah) for Jesus' Disciples

Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:112-115)

[And remember] when the disciples said, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table [spread with food] from the heaven?" [Jesus] said, "Fear Allah, if you should be believers." They said, "We wish to eat from it and let our hearts be reassured and know that you have been truthful to us and be among its witnesses." Said Jesus, the son of Mary, "O Allah, our Lord, send down to us a table [spread with food] from the heaven to be for us a festival for the first of us and the last of us and a sign from You. And provide for us, and You are the best of providers." Allah said, "Indeed, I will send it down to you, but whoever disbelieves afterwards from among you - then indeed will I punish him with a punishment by which I have not punished anyone among the worlds."

These verses from the Quran highlight various miracles attributed to prophets, showcasing divine intervention and signs meant to guide and reinforce faith.

In the Quran, miracles (or "signs" - Arabic: آيات, āyāt) are described as acts of divine intervention to prove the truth of a prophet’s message. Instances of failed miracles in the Quran usually involve individuals or groups who challenge the prophets or refuse to believe in the signs presented to them. Here are some verses that describe such scenarios:

1. Pharaoh's Magicians:

   • Surah Al-A'raf (7:113-126): "So the magicians came to Pharaoh. They said, 'Will there be a reward for us if we are victorious?' He said, 'Yes, and you will surely be among those closest to me.' They said, 'O Moses, either you throw, or we will be the ones to throw first.' He said, 'Throw,' and when they threw, they bewitched the eyes of the people and struck terror into them, and they presented a great magic. And We inspired Moses, 'Throw your staff,' and at once it devoured what they were falsifying. So the truth was established, and abolished was what they were doing. And Pharaoh and his people were overcome right there and became debased. And the magicians fell down in prostration [to Allah]. They said, 'We have believed in the Lord of the worlds, the Lord of Moses and Aaron.' Pharaoh said, 'You believed in Him before I gave you permission. This is a conspiracy you plotted in the city to expel its people from it. But you are going to know. I will surely cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides; then I will surely crucify you all.' They said, 'Indeed, to our Lord we will return. And you do not resent us except because we believed in the signs of our Lord when they came to us. Our Lord, pour upon us patience and let us die as Muslims.'"

2. People of Thamud and the She-Camel:

   • Surah Al-Shams (91:11-15): "Thamud denied [their prophet] by reason of their transgression, when the most wretched of them was sent forth. And the messenger of Allah [i.e., Salih] said to them, 'Do not harm the she-camel of Allah or [prevent her from] her drink.' But they denied him and hamstrung her. So their Lord brought down upon them destruction for their sin and made it equal upon all of them. And He does not fear the consequence thereof."

   • Surah Al-Qamar (54:23-31): "Thamud denied the warning and said, 'Is it one human being among us that we should follow? Indeed, we would then be in error and madness. Has the message been sent down upon him from among us? Rather, he is an insolent liar.' They will know tomorrow who is the insolent liar. Indeed, We are sending the she-camel as a trial for them, so watch them and be patient. And inform them that the water is shared between them, each [day of] drink attended [by turn]. But they called their companion, and he dared and hamstrung [her]. And how [severe] were My punishment and warning. Indeed, We sent upon them one shriek [i.e., blast from the sky], and they became like the dry twig fragments of an [animal] pen."

3. People of Lot:

   • Surah Al-Hijr (15:61-77): "And when the messengers [i.e., the angels] came to the family of Lot, he said, 'Indeed, you are people unknown.' They said, 'But we have come to you with that about which they were disputing, and we have come to you with truth, and indeed, we are truthful. So set out with your family during a portion of the night and follow behind them and let not anyone among you look back and continue on to where you are commanded.' And We conveyed to him the decree of that matter: that those [sinners] would be eliminated by early morning. And the people of the city came rejoicing. [Lot] said, 'Indeed, these are my guests, so do not shame me. And fear Allah and do not disgrace me.' They said, 'Have we not forbidden you from [protecting] people?' [Lot] said, 'These are my daughters - if you would be doers [of lawful marriage]. By your life, [O Muhammad], indeed they were, in their intoxication, wandering blindly. So the shriek seized them at sunrise. And We made the highest part [of the city] its lowest and rained upon them stones of hard clay. Indeed in that are signs for those who discern. And indeed, those cities are [situated] on an established road.'"

These instances reflect the failure of miracles to convince those who are resistant or disbelieving, demonstrating the consequences of rejecting divine signs and the messengers who bring them.

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Buddhist scriptures, particularly the Pali Canon, contain numerous accounts of miraculous events associated with the life of the Buddha and other enlightened beings. Here are some verses that describe miracles in Buddhist scriptures:

1. The Twin Miracle (Yamaka Patihariya)

Dhammapada (Verses 181-182)

"Those who revere the Buddha, the Awakened One, who express their faith in him, the Lord of great wisdom, those who revere the Dhamma, the pure, liberating truth, those who revere the Sangha, the harmonious community: they shall cross beyond the stream of death."

2. The Buddha's Birth

Lalitavistara Sutra (Chapter 7)

"As soon as the Bodhisattva was born, he took seven steps in the northern direction and proclaimed with a lion's roar: 'I am the foremost in the world. This is my last birth. I will cross the ocean of existence.'"

3. The Miracles at Shravasti

Dhammapada Commentary (Jataka Tales)

"The Buddha performed the Twin Miracle, emitting flames from the upper part of his body and streams of water from the lower part, and then alternating them."

4. The Miracle of the Bodhi Tree

Mahaparinibbana Sutta (DN 16)

"Then the Lord sat cross-legged, with his body erect, and established mindfulness in front of him. Just then, a great and amazing thing occurred: the Bodhi Tree blossomed forth with flowers."

5. The Walking on Water

Apadana (Theragatha Commentary)

"When the Elder Pindola Bharadvaja was challenged by unbelievers, he walked on water and retrieved a bowl placed on a high bamboo pole, thereby demonstrating his spiritual powers."

6. The Miracle of the Mango Tree

Udana (8.5)

"The Buddha performed the great miracle at Shravasti. He created a mango tree out of a seed, and it grew and bore fruit instantly."

7. The Buddha's Radiant Appearance

Samyutta Nikaya (1.33)

"Just as a thousand suns would light up the sky with their radiance, even so, the Blessed One, the Buddha, shone in all his radiance and splendor."

8. The Buddha's Levitation

Majjhima Nikaya (1.74)

"The Buddha, by his psychic power, rose into the air and performed various miracles, including walking, standing, sitting, and lying down in mid-air."

9. The Conversion of Angulimala

Majjhima Nikaya (86)

"When Angulimala attempted to catch the Buddha, despite running with all his might, he could not reach the Buddha, who was walking calmly. Angulimala cried out, 'Stop, recluse! Stop!' The Buddha replied, 'I have stopped, Angulimala. It is you who have not stopped.'"

10. The Instant Enlightenment of Bahiya

Udana (1.10)

"When Bahiya heard the Buddha's teaching, his mind was instantly freed from the taints, and he attained Arahantship."

These verses and passages reflect the rich tapestry of miracles in Buddhist literature, highlighting the extraordinary powers attributed to the Buddha and other enlightened beings as signs of their spiritual attainment and means to inspire faith in their teachings.

Buddhist scriptures generally do not emphasize miracles in the same way as the Abrahamic religions. The focus in Buddhism is more on the teachings (Dharma) and the path to enlightenment (Nirvana). However, there are stories in the Pali Canon and other Buddhist texts where miraculous events or displays of supernatural powers (iddhi) are depicted. Instances of failed miracles or challenges to such powers are less common, but there are some examples where miracles are either questioned or do not achieve the intended result. Here are some notable instances:

1. The Story of Devadatta:

   • Dhammapada Commentary, Chapter 1, Story 1: Devadatta, a cousin of the Buddha, attempted to perform miracles to gain followers and rival the Buddha. His miracles often failed or backfired. For example, he tried to create a schism in the Sangha and perform miracles to prove his superiority, but his actions ultimately led to his downfall and failure to achieve his goals.

2. The Twin Miracle Challenge by Suppabuddha the Leper:

   • Udana 5.3 (Suppabuddha the Leper): Suppabuddha, a leper, once heard the Buddha teaching and was so moved that he achieved stream-entry (sotapanna). The Buddha, understanding his potential, allowed him to die shortly thereafter and be reborn in a heavenly realm. This story contrasts with the failed miracles of others like Devadatta who sought to use supernatural powers for personal gain.

3. The Challenge of Pindola Bharadvaja:

   • Dhammapada Commentary, Story of Pindola Bharadvaja: Pindola Bharadvaja was once asked to display his supernatural powers by retrieving a bowl placed on a high pole. He succeeded, but the Buddha reprimanded him for showing off his powers for such a trivial purpose and prohibited monks from performing miracles to impress laypeople.

4. The Miracle Contest between the Buddha and the Six Heretical Teachers:

   • Digha Nikaya 3.1.21 (Kevaddha Sutta): In this sutta, a householder named Kevaddha asks the Buddha to perform miracles to increase the faith of the people. The Buddha explains that he does not endorse the use of miracles for such purposes and instead emphasizes the importance of teaching and understanding the Dhamma. The Buddha narrates a story where a monk attempts to perform miracles to find the answers to questions about the cosmos but fails, ultimately learning that the answers lie in the understanding of the Dhamma.

5. The Buddha’s Miracle at Shravasti:

   • Divyavadana (Sutra of the Wise and the Foolish): The Buddha performed the Great Miracle at Shravasti to outshine the six heretical teachers. While the Buddha’s miracles were successful, the story includes failed attempts by the heretical teachers to perform greater miracles, thereby showcasing their inability to surpass the Buddha's wisdom and power.

In Buddhist texts, the failure of miracles often serves to highlight the superiority of the Buddha's teachings and the futility of seeking supernatural powers for personal gain or out of ego. The emphasis is always on the transformative power of the Dharma and the inner spiritual development rather than on external displays of power.

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