TOK RAJA (LUANG PHOR KRON) - WAT UTTAMARAM (BANGSAEK), KELANTAN: KING OF PIDTA-MALAYSIA

TOK RAJA (LUANG PHOR KRON) Phra Wijaranayanamuni

Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek), Kelantan, Malaysia.

King of Pidta in Malaysia

                                                       

Luang Phor Kron (Tok Raja) Ordained Name: Phra Wijaranayanmuni of Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek), Kelantan. Very Affectionately known in Malaysia as "King of Pidta"

Before being ordained as a monk Tok Raja (Luang Phor kron) had been given the name "Khuan" by his parents. His father was named Chum and his mother was Kaew. His family's surname is Ratsadorncharoen. Khuan was born on a Thursday in the 12th month of Thai calendar (raem 1 kham) in the year of the Rabbit (1876) in the district of Apam in the village of Bangsaek (Malay: Repek), Pasir Mas, Kelantan. At the age of 12, his parents sent him to study at Wat Uttamaram under the direction of the then Abbot Phra Lok. As was the tradition in Kelantan at that time, Tok Raja studied Thai literacy as well as the old Cambodian script known as "Khom". Khom was important as all Buddhist texts were written in this language and mastering it was part of monastic education. Tok Raja also studied Thai-Pali incantations which were transmitted orally by his teacher. In addition, Kelantanese Thai monastic education entailed that the students assist the monks in the day to day activities of the temple.

                                                                           

Tok Raja Pidta (Non-Lotus Behind)  BE2480

As with most boys living in Kelantanese Thai tmples (dek jom), Tok Raja was ordained as a monk at the age of 21. He was ordained at Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek) by Phra Palad Chai from Wat Mai Suwankiri (in the village of Khao Din, Tumpat) and Phra Atthikarn Phud from Wat Bangtuwasilaloi, Pengkalan Kubur. These two monks were Tok Raja's Monastic Teachers (Kammawachanusawan Ajarn). Tok Raja was ordained on 15th June, 1895. Upon ordination, Tok Raja was given with the monastic name of "Punnasuwano". Phra Khuan Punnasuwano spent the first two years of his monkhood at Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek) in Kelantan.  He then moved to Wat Hua Pom Nai in the district of Muang in Songkhla. Here he studied Pali which at the time was the highest standard monastic education a Kelantanese Thai monk could aspire to. He studied the texts, Khamphi Mulakajayana and then progressed to a study of the Khamphi Thammabot. After having completed his studies of the two texts and having the ability to translate Pali into Thai; Tok Raja began to immerse himself in learning Buddhist meditation. He also memorized Pali incantations and was an exponent at Buddhist chanting.

                                                                               

Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron) & His Disciples

Tok Raja studied Buddhist meditation and Pali chanting at Wat Hua Pom Nai, Songkhla for 15 years. In 1906, Wat Hua Pom Nai did not have an abbot and Tok Raja was invited to fill the position. He did so for 10 years. Tok Raja then returned to Kelantan in 1919 and was appointed Abbot of Wat Mai Suwankiri (Khao Din) which had been the temple of his Preceptor. Six years later, he was appointed as Abbot of Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek). In 1927 Tok Raja was promoted to the monastic rank of Phra Palad by the then chief monk of Kelantan, Phra Kru Ophat Putthakhun (Pho Than Kiu) of Wat Ban Nai.

In 1933, Phra Palad Khuan (Tok Raja) was promoted to the rank of Phra Upachaya. In 1941, he took on the rank of Phra kru Wijarn and in 1945 he became "Phra Wijaranayanmuni" and the Chief Monk of Kelantan - succeeding Phra Kru Ophat Putthakun.

After returning from Songkhla, Tok Raja taught Vipassana meditation to interested practitioners. These were not formal classes but rather restricted to monks who had an interests in meditation. Tok Raja initiated the study of Buddhist history and phiosophy (nak tham) in Kelantan. Prior to that, Kelantanese monks were interested un pursuing Buddhism had to travel to Siam to study. The first "nak tham" classes in Malaya were conducted in Kedah in 1948 but spread to Kelantan a year later. These were taught by Tok Raja's deputy at Wat Uttamaram. Phra Maha Chan Kesaro (later known as Chao Khun Chan) who was to succeed Tok Raja as the next Chief Monk of Kelantan upon the former's demise. Formal "Nak Tham" exams were held at Wat Uttamamram.


                                                                           

Phayant Tok Raja (Talismatic Cloth) With Powerful Tok Raja's Yant. Consecrated by Chao Khun Mit (3rd Abbot of Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek), Kelantan)

During his illustrious life, Tok raja built temples profusely. He initiated the construction of the ubsot (ordination hall) at Wat Uttamaram and other buildings, including the abbot's quarters at the temple. Even in his old age, the temple was a hive of building activity as new buildings were errected and old ones restored and renovated.

Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron) had a deep knowledge of Buddhist magical incantations. He was renowned amongst both Thais and Malays for his sacred knowledge. Even non-Kelantanese were familiar with Tok Raja's sacred powers. Monks and laymen from across Malaysa would visit him regularly and he would travel across the Peninsula to visit with interested monks and laymen. In fact, just before passing away, Tok Raja had just returned from a visit to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

People who met Tok raja recalled how he was a very moral and upright person. Anyone who had come into contact with him were struck by his politeness and pleasant demeanor and thus held him in high respect. Even the Sultan of Kelantan was awed by Tok Raja and visited him when he was sick.

                                                                       

Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron) & the Sultan of Kelantan

Tok Raja fell in in the begining of the Rainy Retreat (Phansa) Season in the year 1962. News of his illness brought a stream of well-wishers to the temple. The best doctors cared for him regularly. Despite his frail condition, Tok Raja was fully conscious of his surroundings and meditated regularly. On 19th November 1962 at the age of 88 and after having spent some 68 years in the monkhood, Tok Raja passed away. This was a mere 15 days before he was to received his ceremonial fan (phat yot) from King Bhumibol Adulyadej as part of the monk's new monastic title.

Tok Raja was and is very famous for making a certain unique Pidta amulets (i.e. like a human talismanic  figure with hands covering eyes and face) with a slight slouched. These Pidtas were usually made of latex and sap from a single and a special tree known in Thai as "Ton Riak" and also mixed with flowers and other holy materials and powders. This tree once grew out from the ground of Wat Uttamaram but after the demise of Tok Raja; one day is was set ablaze and subsequently died. The latex or sap caused extreme itchiness or skin irritation when touched or if one was near it. Even to stand under such tree could cause one discomfort  or itch.


                                                                           

Pidta Nur Wan covered with "Ton Riak" (Sap/Latex). Materials: Holy Powders, Sacred Materials, Flowers & Other Secret Ingredients. Consecrated by Chao Khun Chan (2nd Abbot), Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek).  BE252X

                                                                                     

Phra Pidta Bangsek
(Back Picture of Phra Pidta)
Maker: Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron), Wat Bangsek (Wat Uttamaram), Kelantan

                       Phra Pidta Bangsek

        Maker: Tok Raja (Luanh Phor Kron)

     Wat Bangsek (Wat Uttamaram), Kelantan

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WHAT IS PHRA PIDTA?

WHAT IS PHRA PIDTA?

                                                                         

 PIDTA "BHAGAWAN" BLESSED BY TOK RAJA (LUANG PHOR KRON, WAT UTTMARAM)

What Is Phra Pidta?

This is the most popular question amongst many Amulet Collectors & Fans of Pidta. Some say it's Maha Thera Sanghachai while some siad that he is a Fighter.. the stories goes on and on. In the 1970s, it was illegal to wear an Amulet of Phra Pidta in Singapore, and  negative propoganda was linked upon the holy imge of people who are not familiar with Thai Buddhist Amulets. It was perceived that such an Amulet with such an image was spurring the bearer to commit crimes and yet not be caught, to be involved in fights but yet little or no danger or hurt will be inflicted on the wearer. Despite such allegations, it's mysteriousness and popularity continued to current times. For example, a common piece of Phra Pidta "Bhagawan" consecrated by Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron) of Wat Bangsaek (Uttamaram), Kelantan, Malaysia can fetch up to the value of one or two million Thai Baht, despite being such an expensive amulet, there are still collectors and fans are still searching and looking to rent (buy) such amulet.

"Phra" means Monk or an Amulet and "Pidta" means closed eyes. The image of this person closing it's face with his palms is a symbolical image of Maha Thera Sanghachai in Sammantha Meditation. In Sammantha Meditation one will go into deep mental absorption, as a result "jhana" will appear.
Usually at high levels of "Jahanas", the Supernormal Powers may develop and occur, like walking through walls or stopping bullet(s) just like in the movie "Matrix Trilogy" acted by Keanu Reeves.

                                                                             

Sammantha Meditation

Most of you are aware that some of the Buddhist monks (Luang Phors, Archans) especially in the deep forests, many of them practices "Sammantha Meditation". It is a rigorous and intensive meditation where they can spend days, weeks or even months in complete solitude. At times, you can't believe the extend of the devotion some of the devotees have, some traveled hundreds of kilometers  by road or by plane spending many hours just to bring food and monk's requisites just to wait for the Monk/Ascetic to complete his retreat. In Thailand, the scene is just awesome.. jaw dropping, the forests are filled by many devotees waiting patiently and quietly for the monk to be awaken.. completing his retreat.. and bringing their senses to the material world.

Supernormal Feats of Jhana Attainments:

Many of us have heard of strange encounters, most rather unbelieveable  stories with regards to Phra Pidta. We will not share them here because we don't want to give people a negative impression in encouraging people or youths to commit crimes.

To quote you from the Buddhist Texts, as regards to Super Normal Feats due to Jhana Attainments:

"Having been one, you become many; having been many, you become one; you appear and vanish; you go unhindered through a wall, through a rampart, through mountain as though through space; you dive in and out of the earth as though it were water, you walk on water without sinking as though it were earth; seated cross-legged, you travel in space like a bird; with your hand you touch and stroke the moon and sun so powerful and mighty; you exercise mastery with the body as far as the Brahma world" - Samyutta Nikaya  12.70

The Buddha once came to the River Ganges and some people were  and looking for a boat and some were looking for a raft and some were binding together a raft of reeds to get to the other side. The Buddha, as swiftly as a strong man might stretch out his flexed arm or flex it again, vanished from this side of the Ganges and reappeared with his Order of Monks on the other shore"                             - Digha Nikaya 16.1.33

Perhaps this may explain to you why bearer of an image of sacred Phra Pidta may help a person to avoid danger or at an unfortunate incidents. Of course, Faith plays an important role and is very crucial. In the past, people were simpler in thinking and when they happened to meet a genuine and proper Monk and received a sacred piece of Phra Pidta from the monk's hand. When in times of danger, they undoubtedly heldfast to their Phra Pidta and "Atthitthan" (Make A "Wish"). When such strong Faith and the Sacred Power of the Phra Pidta interwines... Miracles Happened! Nowadays, in the 21st Century, many people are attracted to modern technology, comfortable lifestyles... hence, have little faith to count on their amulets to save their lives....

                                                                                

What Determines The Sacred Energies of a Phra Pidta?

This depends on the "Gaeji" Archan Monk. For example, Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron), he practises more of  KrungKhaPhan (Invulnerability), hence his amulets would be infused with the Power of KrungKhaPhan. And for example, Luang Phor Tok (Toh) of Wat Pradoochimplee, Bangkok, he practices of  more on Metta Maha Niyom (Loving Kindness) and MahaLarp (Good Fortune), hence, his Pidtas are infused with such Powers. Of course there are some very well attained Gaeji Monks that can consecrate amulets of any natures intended.

Therefore, there's a symbolic meaning in wearing a Phra Pidta infused with Metta Maha Niyom and MahaLarp, that those who wear such Phra Pidtas wherever they go, the wearers will find it easy to secure jobs, easy for find livings and it also will enhance the wearer the ability to attract benefactors that will help the wearers that will help when they are in need.


                                                                                 

Phra Pidta Plod Nee Lang Yant Nak (Nur Pong Bailan) BE2521 Consecrated by Luang Phor Tok (Toh), Wat Pradooschimplee, Bangkok. This Powerful Pidta has the Power to Overcome Debts, Brings Good Fortune (MahaLarp), Great Wealth (MahaPokassap), Metta MahaNiyom (Loving Kindness)

LUANG PHOR KAEW (KING OF PIDTA), WAT KRUAWAN, CHONBURI

LUANG PHOR KAEW (KING OF PIDTA), WAT KRUAWAN.

                                                    

Luang Phor Kaew (King of Pidta), Wat Kruawan, Chonburi

Venerable Luang Phor Kaew was One of the Top Famous Gaeijis (Masters) during the Old Siamese Era; he was named the "King of Pidta" as he made very Efficacious & Powerful Pidtas. One of the reasons was that LP Kaew was not only an adept in making Phra Pidtas but also had attained high levels in Abinnya (Supernatural Powers) such as he was able to turn leaves from the trees to bees, he was also able to levitate and walk on shores (seaside) of Chonburi, he was also able to make himself invisible (where one can't see him with the naked eyes) and many miracles attested. Wearers & Owners of his Pidtas could feel the Amazing Powers of his Pidtas to such an extent that his Pidtas Grants the Wishes of the Wearers/Owners as well as Overall Protection!!!

Luang Phor Kaew was born in the year 2385 (1842) and passed away in the year 2470 (1927) at the age of 85. Most of his Phra Pidtas were consecrated during his mid 40s to 50s. His Phra Pidta was well known for it's Powers for Maha Amnnaj (Authority/Charisma) , Maha Grung Kha Phan (Invulnerability), Maha Urd (Invincibility) and Klaew Klad (Avoidance of Dangers). The reason for consecration of such Pidtas was that Luang Kaew was from Petchburi, a town that was much a cowboy town in those days; where people there will brawl and shoot over petty incidents. Therefore, he has developed such Wichas (Magical Knowledge & Skills) for Maha Amnnaj, Maha Grung Kha Phan, Maha Urd and Klaew Klad. In reality, other wearers/owners of his Phra Pidtas found them also to have the qualities and powers of Maha Choke (Good Luck), Maha Larp (Good Fortune) and Metta (Loving Kindness), therefore, Luang Phor Kaew's Phra Pidtas are an Overall All Rounder!!!


                                                                          

Phra Pidta "Phim Bak Bac"  Created Between  BE2400-2430  Maker: Luang Phor Kaew, Wat Kruawan, Chonburi. Materials: Nur Pong Pasom Wan 108 Sacred Herbs,  Holy Powder Kala & Gold Gilded  Size: 2.1cm X 2.7cm

 

                                                                                

Phra Pidta Wood Consecrated by Luang Phor Kaew, Wat Kruawan, Chonburi. Beautiful & Power Yant Scripts Inscribed At The Bottom and Back of this Exquisite Ingrained Wooden Phra Pidta.

        You Will Not Be Disappointed With The Amazing Phra Pidtas & Amulets of Luang Phor Kaew, Wat Kruawan, Chonburi As They Are All Infused With The Supernatural Magic Power!

LEGEND OF PHRA PIDTA

  LEGEND OF PHRA PIDTA

A MAN SYMBOLIZING PIDTA - COILED BY SERPENT (NAGA) & HOLDING A SWORD

LUANG PHOR KAEW, WAT KRUAWAN, CHONBURI  The No.1 Top Pidta Master During Siamese Era Known To Make Most Powerful Phra Pidta

                                                                                     

PHRA PIDTA NUR PONG PASOM WAN KALA BE2400-2430 PHIM BAK BAC. Made by: Luang Phor Kaew, Wat Kruawan, Chonburi (The Most Well Master/Gaeji during the Old Siamese Era to make the most Powerful Phra Pidta)

          PHRA PIDTA PONG NUR PONG PASOM WAN KALA BE200-2430 Size: Apprx. 2.1 X 2.7cm  PHIM BAK BAC  Maker: Luang Kaew, Wat Kruwan, Chonburi. Rated as No: 1 Maker of Pidta in Thailand

WHAT IS "PHRA PIDTA"?

"Phra" in Thai means "Amulet", or "Venerable" depending on the context. "Pidta" is a generic name for those amulets with this design: It's an Amulet depicting a Buddhist saint sitting in a half-lotus or full lotus meditative sitting position, covering his entire face with his hands.

What the Amulet design signifies and it's reputed powers:

1.) Being free from the wordly attachments of man's desires through the 5 senses;
2.) Divine protection from the worldly tempations;
3.) protection from one's enemies, such as invisibility from enemies (signified by the covering of the monk saint's eyes)
4.) Invulnerbility (or Impenetrability) to weapons (example: knives, parangs);
5.) Protection from Black Magic;
6.) Protection from Malevolent/Evil Spirits & Other Lower-Level Astral Entities;
7.) Evasion of Dangers an from One's Enemies

According to my research, there are many variations on how this design of amulets, one of the version was that Phra Pidta was a contemporary of Phra Arahant Sivali. The story goes as follows:

                                                                                           


In Thai Buddhist's amulet culture, alor of attention has been given to Phra Pidta Amulets & Talismans. It's making can be traced back to many centuries ago.  To further understand the significance of this amulet, Phra Pidta is being highly revered as Arahant Sivali in Thai's Tradition. Both Phra Pidta and Phra Sivali are disciples of Lord Sakyamuni Gautama Buddha. According to legend, both are capable to receive great wealth and fortunes whenever they wish due to their advanced Dhamma and high respect to Lord Buddha.

To begin with Sangajayana or more commonly known as "Sanggajai" was a disciple of Lord Buddha who transformed and manifested himself. Sangajayana is a monk of Great Fortune and Wealth and his figure representation is an important characteristic that had evolved into today's Phra Pidta. This is the reason you may see similarity between Sangajayana and Pidta as they have one common feature - a big potbelly. It must be noted that some Pidtas might not have big potbellies. However, there is one distinctive difference in every Phra Pidta figure which is its lifting hands to cover the eyes.

According to legend and belief, Phra Pidta posture brings 3 important qualities to worshippers & devotees. This is done by incorporating 3 different Yant Scripts and incantations of sacred spells called "Kartha" into the materials to make these qualities. Some monks/temples may concentrate only on one or all the 3 categories of qualities.

1.) The script/yant for "Gong GraPhan Chatri" or impenetrability by weapons and invincible to enemies as in the case of Tok Raja's Pidtas and especially the 6 Arms Pidtas;

2.) Secondly, the scripts/yants for  Metta Maha Niyom (Popularity) and make the wearer well-liked by others, thus creating a favorable environment for success as well as personal career success.  The most famous monk that consecrated such Pidtas was Luang Phor Kaew, Wat Kruawan, Chonburi

                                                                         

PHRA PIDTA (MAGICAL WOOD)  BE2400-2430 LP Kaew, Wat Kruawan, Chonburi

PHRA PIDTA MADE OF MAGICAL WOOD (You can see the beautiful ingrained lines of this Wooden Pidta  At the Back has the handwritten Yant/Script of LP Kaew

PHRA PIDTA WOOD BE246x  MAKER: LUANG PHOR KAEW, WAT KRUAWAN, CHONBURI The Script/Yant of LP Kaew Inscribed At The Bottom of this very Powerful Pidta

3.) Finally, the scripts/yants for bringing and fetching Good Fortune (Maha Larp), Maha Pokassap (Great Wealth), Maha Chok (Good Luck). In Thailand, Luang Phor Tok (Toh) of Wat Pradoochimplee, Bangkok is very famous for consecrating such Pidtas

                                                                           

PIDTA NGERN LAN (BILLIONAIRE PIDTA) BE2521 Maker: LP Tok (Toh), Wat Pradoochimplee, Bangkok

                                                      

LUANG PHOR TOK (TOH), WAT PRADOOCHIMPLEE, BANGKOK

PHRA PIDTA NGERN LAN (BILLIONAIRE PIDTA)  BE2521  Behind has the Yant Scripts "Trinisinghae" for Wealth Attraction, Prosperity, Metta, Business Engancements & General Protection.

PIDTA NGERN LAN (BILLIONAIRE PIDTA)  BE2521 In Original Temple. Unused. Unworn. Interested? Pm.

Since the humble begining in making Phra Pidta during ancient tim, was to incorporate high Grung KhaPhan (Invulnerbility) qualities. Living in ancient time, people have to go through alot of hardships such as wars, robberies and ferocious wild animals in their daily lives. This type of Pidta is the number one priority for making Pidta amulets. The most common form in this category is Phra Pidta-Wan that has up to 5 pairs of hands covering every ventilation opening in the body such as eyes, mouths, ears, navel and anus.

According to folklore, the primary reason for such covering is to provide protection against harms,
usually black magic or evil forces that can penetrate a person through any one of the ventilation opening in the body thus causing suffering and pain. Pidta with such strong protection for its wearers such as Pidta-Wan is also named Pidta Maha Urd in modern times.

Apart from giving protection to oneself against evil forces, Grung KhaPhan (Invulnerability) against lethal weapons and poisons are also some of the characteristics of Phra Pidta and are favored by people from all walks of life in Thailand.

There are alot of people who are ill informed by subscribing to the notion that Pidta is a kind of "fighting amulets" believing that it is suitable for people dealing in illegal activities that involves fights. This is absolutely not correct if we ask ourselves a fundamental question is Pidta associated to Buddhism? The answer is very obvious. As we now know that Phra Pidta is the manifestation of a venerable monk during the Lord Buddha's era more than 2,500 years ago. We may try to think how will it then by wearing Pidta amulets encourage people to fight and conduct evil deed? The noble answer for this form of holy Pidta images is to help the wearer to go through life obstacles and not by promoting them to conduct evil acts e.g. killings, robberiE