Phra Somdej Roon Yeuan Phuttaya India (Phim Prok Pho) • BE2519
Luang Pu Toh • Wat Pradoochimplee • Bodh Gaya Inspiration • Prok Pho Front / Bodh Gaya Chedi Back
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Main view — “Prok Pho” Buddha under the Bodhi Tree on the front; Bodh Gaya Chedi commemorative design on the reverse.
Amulet Information
Name: Phra Somdej Roon Yeuan Phuttaya India (Phim Prok Pho)
Year (BE): 2519 (1976 CE)
Master: Luang Pu Toh (Wat Pradoochimplee)
Temple: Wat Pradoochimplee, Bangkok
Theme: Bodh Gaya pilgrimage remembrance • Enlightenment symbolism
SKU: TAC-SOMDEJ-YUEANINDIA-2519-LPTOH-01
Price:
SGD 188
Additional views — close-ups and surface details for study and appreciation.
Close-up view — mold depth, posture lines, and powder texture.
Rear-side emphasis — the Bodh Gaya Chedi motif and aging tone.
Reference angle — surface patina and profile shape for comparison.
Historical Significance
Phra Somdej Roon Yeuan India is remembered as the inaugural powdered-amulet series crafted by Phra Khru Viroj Kittikhun (the present abbot of Wat Pradoochimplee) under the guidance of Luang Pu Toh. The story begins with Luang Pu Toh’s pilgrimage to India and his visit to Bodh Gaya — the sacred place of the Buddha’s enlightenment. Before returning, Luang Pu Toh received a special amulet from the abbot of a Thai temple in Bodh Gaya, and he entrusted it to Phra Khru Viroj Kittikhun with a clear request: create a new mold that focuses on the Buddha’s image and commemorates this journey.
Ajahn Prayod Thammakornbanyas then suggested that the mold should embody Phim Prok Pho — the Buddha seated under the Bodhi Tree — because Luang Pu Toh himself had meditated beneath the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya. This became the defining identity of the batch: the front expresses the “moment of awakening,” while the reverse bears the Bodh Gaya Chedi motif, serving as a devotional landmark that memorializes Luang Pu Toh’s extensive pilgrimage to this world-honored site.
Contextual Insight: Collectors often describe “Roon Yeuan India” as a Somdej that carries a travel-blessing character — a gentle but firm energy associated with safe passage, clearing obstacles, and “returning with merit.” Its iconography is not decorative: it is a compact reminder of enlightenment, right effort, and the protection that comes from steady practice. (Belief-based; outcomes are not guaranteed.)
Materials & Craftsmanship
This series is commonly associated with powdered sacred materials, often described in collector circles as Nur Phong blends. Some accounts mention sacred powders and soils connected to major pilgrimage sites in India, reflecting the “India journey” identity of the batch. Texture, density, and natural aging are key study points when appreciating powdered Somdej pieces.
Design & Symbolism
Front (Phim Prok Pho): the Buddha seated beneath the Bodhi Tree — an icon of awakening and inner victory.
Back (Bodh Gaya Chedi): commemorates the sacred stupa at Bodh Gaya — a “place marker” that ties the amulet
to Luang Pu Toh’s pilgrimage and the lineage memory of Wat Pradoochimplee.
Spiritual Function & Doctrinal Purpose
In Thai Buddhist belief, Somdej amulets in the Luang Pu Toh lineage are worn for protection, Metta Mahaniyom (support from people), and calm stability in uncertain periods. For this “India journey” edition, devotees also associate it with clearing obstacles, safe travel, and steady progress — guided by the symbolism of the Bodhi Tree: patient effort, mindfulness, and wise choices.
Collector Notes
Collectors typically study the Prok Pho posture geometry, the clarity of the reverse Chedi motif, natural powder aging, and credible provenance. As with all vintage Somdej pieces, condition and authenticity references matter more than dramatic claims.
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Disclaimer: Information is provided for cultural and academic appreciation. Spiritual interpretations are belief-based and not guaranteed outcomes. Independent verification is recommended for acquisition decisions.