Phra Khun Paen Kru Pim Na Yak Yai (Big) 400 - 500 years Wat Bang Krang (Wat Bangkrang), Ayutthaya encased with 80% Gold casing

Phra Khun Paen Kru Pim Na Yak Yai (Big) 400 - 500 years Wat Bang Krang (Wat Bangkrang), Ayutthaya encased with 80% Gold casing and Thaprachan Certificate

History

History of Phra Khun Paen Kru Pim Na Yak Yai (Big Mold)

Estimated Age: 400–500 Years

Wat Bang Krang (Wat Bangkrang), Ayutthaya

Encased with 80% Gold Casing and Thaprachan Certificate

1. Origin and Background

Phra Khun Paen Kru Pim Na Yak Yai is one of the oldest and most historically significant amulets in Thai history. It originates from Wat Bang Krang, located in Ayutthaya Province, a former capital of the Siamese kingdom.

This amulet is believed to have been created during the late Ayutthaya period, with scholars estimating its age to be between 400 to 500 years, placing it around the 16th–17th century. The amulet was recovered from a sacred underground kru (burial chamber) during restoration works at the temple.

The name Na Yak Yai refers to the amulet’s distinguishing feature—a large-faced mold that gives it a prominent and commanding appearance. This is one of the rarest and most powerful molds among the Phra Khun Paen class.

2. Temple of Origin – Wat Bang Krang

Wat Bang Krang (often spelled Wat Bangkrang) is an ancient monastery in Nonthaburi Province, with historical influence linked to the Ayutthaya era. The temple is renowned for producing some of the earliest and most spiritually powerful Khun Paen amulets.

During the Ayutthaya period, temples often produced sacred talismans for the protection of warriors, soldiers, and high-ranking officials. Wat Bang Krang was one such temple known for housing sacred molds and empowering amulets used in times of war and civil unrest.

3. Purpose of Creation

The Phra Khun Paen Kru Pim Na Yak Yai was created with the following objectives:

• To provide spiritual protection and ward off evil forces, accidents, and black magic.

• To enhance charisma (metta mahaniyom), attraction, and leadership presence.

• To strengthen courage, confidence, and success in battle and critical decisions.

• To bestow blessings in love, popularity, and interpersonal relationships.

• To serve as a sacred spiritual companion for practitioners and warriors during dangerous missions.

These amulets were originally made for distribution among warriors, commanders, and meritorious laypersons who supported the temple or the military during critical periods in Ayutthaya’s history.

4. Physical Characteristics and Mold Details

Name: Phra Khun Paen Kru Pim Na Yak Yai

Material: Ancient baked clay or sacred earth powder, typically referred to as “Din Jed See”, meaning seven-color soil from sacred sites.

Common material characteristics include:

• Sacred clay mixed with powdered herbs, holy ashes, crushed seashells, and relic soils.

• Signs of long burial such as natural corrosion, patina, or lime surface coating from being housed in the kru chamber for centuries.

• The amulet exhibits bold facial features and a large frame, typical of the Na Yak Yai mold.

Design:

• The central Buddha image sits in a meditative pose, often surrounded by arch motifs or halos.

• Depending on the mold, some show subtle symbolic engravings or fine impressions of robes, facial expressions, and tiered base outlines.

• Due to age, many pieces exhibit weathered surfaces or partial erosion.

5. Ceremonial Empowerment

While exact records of consecration ceremonies are lost to time, it is widely believed that:

• The amulets were empowered by several generations of Ayutthaya-era monks, over long periods, through repeated chanting and meditative absorption.

• They were enshrined underground for sanctification, believed to absorb spiritual energy over centuries.

• The site and its relics were guarded and maintained by temple custodians who preserved the kru’s secrecy.

Recovered amulets were later re-consecrated by subsequent abbots to reaffirm their potency before distribution or display.

6. Authentication and Collector Value

Phra Khun Paen Kru Pim Na Yak Yai is one of the most respected and sought-after categories of ancient Thai amulets, particularly among high-level collectors and historians.

• Certification: Recognized and certified by Thaprachan Amulet Authentication Center, confirming its authenticity and origin.

• Encasement: Often preserved in custom 80% gold casing, both to protect the aged surface and enhance its collector appeal.

• Market Value: Due to its rarity, ancient age, and strong spiritual reputation, this amulet is considered highly valuable and often passed down through generations as a family heirloom.

Only a limited number of genuine pieces have surfaced, and most are housed in private collections or museums.

7. Spiritual and Cultural Significance

The spiritual power of Phra Khun Paen Kru Pim Na Yak Yai extends beyond just protection. Devotees believe in its ability to:

• Increase personal charm and influence

• Bring unexpected fortune and good luck

• Shield against physical harm and unseen dangers

• Support personal endeavors in career, love, and legal matters

• Provide spiritual grounding and calmness in the face of adversity

The Na Yak Yai version is often considered a symbol of noble character, strength, and sacred presence. Monks and collectors alike honor it as a representation of Thailand’s ancient spiritual traditions.