Phra Rod Pim Yai • Nur Phong
BE2518 • Wat Mahawan, Lamphun • “Phra Rod” heritage revival • Consecrated across Thailand & India
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Overview — Phra Rod Pim Yai (large mold). A Lamphun-rooted classic, re-presented as a modern merit batch with pilgrimage-linked consecration.
Phra Rod Pim Yai (大模帕洛佛) BE2518 • Wat Mahawan, Lamphun • Luang Pu Toh (Wat Pradoochimplee), Ajahn Chum, and other masters joined the blessing • India consecration
Biography: Luang Pu Toh (Wat Pradoochimplee)
Collector Lens
“Phra Rod” sits in a special place in Thai collecting culture: it is not only an amulet type, but a Lamphun identity. When a later commemorative batch chooses Pim Yai, it is making a statement — the maker wants the presence, proportions, and classic silhouette that collectors associate with old Lamphun work. For this BE2518 issue, the storytelling focus is equally important: a merit batch anchored at Wat Mahawan (the historical discovery area), then elevated by a pilgrimage-style consecration tied to India’s major Buddhist sites.
Collector Identity Card
Name: Phra Rod Pim Yai (พระรอดพิมพ์ใหญ่ / 大模帕洛佛)
Year: BE2518 (1975)
Temple: Wat Mahawan, Lamphun Province
Material: Nur Phong (sacred powder blend; merit-batch composition)
Consecration Theme: Thailand ceremony + India pilgrimage-linked blessing (as stated in listing)
Participating Masters (stated): Luang Pu Toh (Wat Pradoochimplee), Ajahn Chum, and others
SKU: TAC-ROD-PIMYAI-NURPHONG-BE2518-WATMAHAWAN
Price:
SGD 168
Historical Significance
The original “Phra Rod” tradition is associated with ancient Lamphun (Hariphunchai) heritage, and is widely revered as one of Thailand’s great classical amulet families. A modern issue like this BE2518 batch is best understood as a heritage revival: it respectfully echoes an older archetype, while documenting a specific creation story tied to temple merit-making and large-scale consecration.
What makes this batch stand out in narrative terms is the stated India consecration. In Thai amulet culture, blessing at major Buddhist pilgrimage sites is seen as a way to “connect the object to the root-source” — not in a magical sense, but as a devotional act: bringing the amulet into the atmosphere of Buddhist origins and sacred geography.
Pim Yai: How Collectors Read the Form
- Silhouette: Pim Yai should feel “full-bodied” — presence first, fine lines second.
- Seat & torso balance: a stable, centered Buddha posture is key to the classic Rod feeling.
- Powder character: look for natural pores, compact grain, and age-consistent softness rather than glossy repaint-like shine.
Sacred Materials (Nur Phong) — What the Listing Implies
The provided description frames this amulet as a sacred powder build that may incorporate temple powders, relic-adjacent ingredients, and merit-batch blends. In collector documentation, it’s best to record the stated material story and then let the photos speak: powder density, surface pores, edge wear, and consistency across angles. These observations are often more reliable than overly confident ingredient claims.
Consecration Path (As Stated): Thailand → India Pilgrimage Blessing
This BE2518 batch is presented as undergoing a multi-stage blessing — first anchored at Wat Mahawan in Lamphun, with senior participation noted (Luang Pu Toh, Ajahn Chum, etc.), then brought to India for final consecration at key Buddhist sites. Devotees regard this as a rare devotional “bridge” between Thai temple craft and Buddhism’s sacred geography.
Why India Matters (Devotional Reading): In Thai Buddhist culture, pilgrimage consecration is often interpreted as “placing the object in the Buddha-field” — meaning it is blessed within environments historically associated with Enlightenment, first teaching, and final liberation. It’s a faith-based framing, but it explains why collectors remember batches like BE2518.
Traditional Spiritual Focus (Belief Framing)
Phra Rod amulets are traditionally associated with protection (Klaew Klaad), resilience through obstacles, and a steadying influence that helps devotees keep their mind firm. When linked with respected masters and large ceremonies, devotees may also attribute enhanced metta and “good timing” in daily life. These are cultural traditions of faith — not guaranteed outcomes.
Full Photo Reference Set
Photo 1 — front read for silhouette and powder texture.
Photo 2 — angle read for edge logic and surface pores.
Photo 3 — back read / surface condition reference.
Photo 4 — additional reference angle for proportion verification.
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Disclaimer: This write-up supports cultural and collector appreciation. Blessings and “benefits” are described as traditional faith perspectives, not guarantees. For authentication, consult experienced specialists and compare against recognized exemplars.