[SOLD] Phra Somdej Thewada Fang Tarkut Nur Phong BE2495 Luang Pu Nak (LP Nak) Wat Rakang
Phra Somdej Thewada Fang Takrut (Thewada Angelic Somdej with Embedded Takrut)
Year Issued: B.E. 2495 (1952)
Creator: Luang Pu Nak (LP Nak)
Temple: Wat Rakang Kositaram, Bangkok
Material: Nur Phong (sacred powder) embedded with a small Takrut (metal scroll)
Edition Name: “Thewada Fang Takrut”
1. Background and Purpose
This amulet was created during a time of spiritual revival at Wat Rakang, intended to continue the legacy of Somdej Phra Buddhacara Toh (Somdej Toh). Luang Pu Nak, a revered monk and master of inner practice, wished to preserve the sacred tradition of Phra Somdej-style votive tablets while enhancing their power through sacred yantra inscriptions and metal Takrut insertion.
The amulets were produced for:
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Protecting the devotees in the post-war era
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Fundraising for the temple restoration
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Maintaining the sacred heritage of Somdej amulet crafting
2. Material Composition
The amulets were crafted using highly sacred powders, including:
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Phong Itthijay and Phong Puttakun (traditional Buddhist blessing powders)
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Crushed remains of ancient votive tablets from Wat Rakang
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Herbal and incense ash from previous consecration ceremonies
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Holy soils and lime powder from within the temple’s old structures
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Each piece contains a small Takrut rolled from sacred yant-inscribed lead or silver sheet
3. Ritual and Blessing Ceremony
Luang Pu Nak conducted multiple rounds of consecration using traditional katha (mantras) and thewada meditation:
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He invoked the blessings of divine deities (“Thewada”) and holy spirits to empower each amulet
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The consecration lasted several months with repeated chanting and meditative focus
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Senior monks from Wat Rakang and affiliated temples were invited to bless the batch
The ceremony reflected Luang Pu Nak’s mastery of Vipassana meditation and deep esoteric teachings handed down from earlier generations of Wat Rakang monks.
4. Physical Characteristics
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Shape: Classic Somdej rectangular shape with triple base (3-tiered steps)
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Front: Buddha image in meditation posture with soft facial features
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Back: Embedded Takrut, either vertically or horizontally placed
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Texture: Fine powder with embedded sacred particles and visible aging texture
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Color: Light beige to grey-white depending on powder mix and storage condition
5. Sacred Powers and Benefits
This amulet is believed to carry multiple spiritual benefits, including:
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Protection from harm, danger, and black magic
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Enhancement of authority and social status (Metta Mahaniyom)
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Mental clarity, wisdom, and success in meditation
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Attracts goodwill and protection from unseen beings (Thewada)
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Helps devotees overcome life challenges with inner calm
The presence of the Takrut further enhances the energy field and amplifies the amulet’s effect, especially for practitioners or those facing spiritual difficulties.
6. Legacy and Rarity
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Considered one of the most potent and mystical Somdej amulets made in the mid-20th century
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Highly respected among Bangkok collectors and meditators
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Genuine pieces with original Takrut intact are very rare and often sought after in high-level competitions
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Carries spiritual continuity from Somdej Toh’s era to the mid-Rattanakosin period under Luang Pu Nak’s strict lineage