A beautiful example of the Pra Somdej Pim Hoo Mee Dting Khad Samati Rab 2495 BE - One of various Pim (models) of the immensely famouse edition of Pra Somdej amulets from 2495 BE, by the great Luang Phu Nak, of Wat Rakang Kositaram. This particular exhibit is highly attractive in appearance (Niyom preferred features), and is a Rare Authentic Ancient amulet of Master-Class, from the Grand Pantheon of Luang Phu Nak.

Luang Phu Nak's amulets are extremely popular because it is known that he used a large quantity of Pra Somdej amulets from LP Dto Prohmrangsri to make his amulets He used much more than any other of the Pra Somdej amulet makers of Wat Rakang History of all time. The 2495 BE edition is highly Favoured for its powerful Muan Sarn Sacred Powders and Blessings, and is recommendable amulet for devotees. as a Top Class amulet of high Pedigree.

These amulets are the perfect and best second choice to the Pra Somdej Wat Rakang amulets made by Somdej Dto Prohmrangsri which have now become either unavailable, or too expensive to even consider renting.

The Pra Somdej Pim Hoo Dting is recognisable for the elongated droopy ears of the Buddha Image, which is inded what the words 'Hoo Dting' mean. This series was released in the year 2495 BE, and is a Classic Pim Niyom Model, but is slightly more affordable than the Pra Somdej Khaen Glom Niyom, which is more preferred, and much more affordable than the Somdej Thaan Singh preferred amulet of Luang Phu Nak.

Luang Phu Nak's first edition of amulets was made in 2485 BE along with the Pra Somdej Song Taewada Ok Dtan, the Pra Somdej Sam Liam (triangle shape), and the Pra Somdej Dto Nang Borigam models. The Pra Somdej amulets made by LP Nak contained a massive quantity of crushed up Pra Somdej amulets made by Somdej Dto Prohmrangsri of Wat Rakang, which LP Nak had collected over the years from Looksit who brought their broken amulets to return to the Temple, as well as a sackful he found in the roof of the Prayer Room ('Bote' in Thai). They are thus the second choice of those wishing to posess the magic of Pra Somdej Wat Rakang LP Dto Prohmrangsri.

Luang Phu Nak believed that the Pra Somdej amulets made by Somdej Dto had inimitable magical qualities and special power within the Muan Sarn (sacred powder used to make the amulets), and because of the meditative power of Somdej Dto who blessed them.

Therefore apart from being made by one of Thailands great Gaeji Ajarn, and being an authentic ancient Wat Rakang Amulet, it is also Sacred for the fact that it contaiins original Somdej Dto Wat Rakang Amulets in the Sacred Powder mixture too.

Below; Close up of the dry dense hardened aged Muan Sarn Sacred Powders under the lens

In our opinion, the only main difference between this amulet and an original Somdej Dto is the price, and the face that the Somdej Dto amulets are perhaps more of something to brag about, which is not really the intended reason for owning an amulet. Sacred Thai Amulets are intended primarily as Puttanussadti (remembrance and respect to the Buddha), especially Pra Somdej.

Below; a large chunky piece of Pratat from a broken Pra Somdej Wat Rakang Kositaram Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri is visible in the Muan Sarn Sacred Powders of the rear face, making this exhibit an extremely desirable Votive Tablet, for the visible presence of a piece of original Pra Somdej Wat Rakang Kositaram within the Muan Sarn.

The rear face is smooth to touch and shows authenticity through its dryness and the signs of aging when examined using the criteria used by experts for authentication of sacred ancient amulets. This exhibit has a very crisp and clear relief and is highly defined, which is referred to in the special vocabulary of the amulet community as 'Nuea Jad' meaning 'highly defined with hardened density'. The other main kind of texture found in amulets of Luang Phu Nak, and indeed Wat Rakang Kositaram temple in General is 'Nuea Graeng', which is a more marble-like domino-dense admixture which despite dryness, tends to have a shiny 'wet-look' to it.

Therefore apart from being made by one of Thailands great Gaeji Ajarn, and being an authentic ancient Wat Rakang Amulet, it is also Sacred for the fact that it contaiins original Somdej Dto Wat Rakang Amulets in the Sacred Powder mixture too. This also makes complete sense, with Luang Phu Nak being a subsequent Gaeji Ajarn of Wat Rakang Kositaram, and a Looksit of Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri.

Luang Phu Nak's amulets are of great popularity because they are a great alternative to the original and extremely expensive Somdej Dto amulets, and are considered to be powerful and sacred through their use of the broken amulets and powders of Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri, and the blessings of Luang Phu Nak.

The chances of owning an amulet like this are becoming less and less in recent years, and soon it will be practically impossible to obtain authentic old Wat Rakang amulets. There are ever more collectors and ever less amulets on the market, and there is no higher esteemed amulet than the Pra Somdej Wat Rakang Kositaram family. The amulets were made using the following ingredients

Powder from the chalk sticks used in the making of Pong Saksit (sacred powder for amulet making), Rice fragments kept by Luang Por Dto, the 5 Sacred Powders of; 1. Pong Putta Kun, 2. Pong Bpatamang, 3. Pong Trinisinghae, 4. Pong Maha Rach, 5. Pong Itti Jae Powder

The chalks used in the making of the Bpatamang, Trinisinghe Maharach and Itijae powders were mixed with sacred water that squeezed from the leaves of seven kinds of Thai plant including Bai Tamlueng , Yord Sawad, Yod Ga Hlong, Yod Raksorn,Chaiyapruek, Rachapreuk and Dork Mali (jasmine).

All of the ingredients of the Wat Rakang amulets were mixed with;

Nuea Pong (powder substances), Klee Saema (broken pieces of temple wall stones, Gaesorn Sut Bongot (pollen from the Bongot lotus flower), Kluay Nam Tai (a kind of Thai banana) mixed with sap from the rubber tree (Yang Madtum), Plueak Hoy (white clam shells), Nam Man Jantr (jasmine oil), Nam Man Dtang Iw (aromatic resinous oil used to congeal and cement the amulet mix with).

One hundred and eight kinds of flowers collected by LP Dto Prohmrangsri, Sacred powders and pollens (Pong Saksit), Pong Bpatamang - Klaew Klaad Kong Grapan, (protection from injury and accidents), Pong Puttakun - for great charm and avoid danger (Maha Sanaeh and Klaew Klaad magic), Pong Tri Ni Singhe - attractiveness...., Pong Maha Rach - power and respect.

Pong Itijae Powder - Metta Mahaniyom - this increases the likability of the wearer of this magic, Sacred Flowers and magical plants, Dork Sawad - Metta Mahaniyom, Sanaeh, Dork Gahlong - love charm., Dork Raksorn - love and metta, Dork Ga Fag Rak - love and attraction charm...., Dork Chayapruek - power and protection from danger, Dork Rachapruek - Amnaj and Klaew Klaad (commanding power and avoid accidents), Dork Waanangkurm -Kong Grapan Klaew Klaad, Dork Waan - Klaew Klaad, Dork Waan Sanah Junkhao - charm and protection from danger.

Dork Wan Sanah Jundum - charm and protection from danger, Dork Wan Sanah Jundang - charm and protection from danger, Dork Wannangkuak - charm, Waan Pra Buddha Jaoluang - charm and protection from danger, Bai Plu Ruam Jai - charm, Bai Plu Song Tang - charm and protection from danger, Pong Gaesorn Ha Bua - five lotus pollens, Kesorn 108 - charm and protection from danger

Use the Traditional Thai Buddhist Method for Bucha;

1. Chant Maha Namasakara (3 Times)

2. Chant the Trai Soranakom (3 Times)

3. Chant Kata Aaraatanaa Pra Krueang (3 Times)

Kata Maha Namasakara

Namo Dtat-Sa Pakawa-Dto Araha-Dto Sam-Maa Sam-Put-Dtat-Sa

Namo Dtat-Sa Pakawa-Dto Araha-Dto Sam-Maa Sam-Put-Dtat-Sa

Namo Dtat-Sa Pakawa-Dto Araha-Dto Sam-Maa Sam-Put-Dtat-Sa

Trai Soranakom

Puttang Cheewidtang Yaawa Nipaanang Saranang Kajchaami

Tammang Cheewidtang Yaawa Nipaanang Saranang Kajchaami

Sangkang Cheewidtang Yaawa Nipaanang Saranang Kajchaami

Tudtiyambpi Puttang Cheewidtang Yaawa Nipaanang Saranang Kajchaami

Tudtiyambpi Tammang Cheewidtang Yaawa Nipaanang Saranang Kajchaami

Tudtiyambpi Sangkang Cheewidtang Yaawa Nipaanang Saranang Kajchaami

Dtadtiyambpi Puttang Cheewidtang Yaawa Nipaanang Saranang Kajchaami

Dtadtiyambpi Tammang Cheewidtang Yaawa Nipaanang Saranang Kajchaami

Dtadtiyambpi Sangkang Cheewidtang Yaawa Nipaanang Saranang Kajchaami

Kata Aaraatana Pra Krueang

Puttang Aaraatanaanang

Tammang Aaraatanaanang

Sangkang Aaraatanaanang

Puttang Prasittimae

Tammang Prasittimae

Sangkang Prasittimae