The Pra Somdej Thaan Thaan Singh Masterclass amulet of lph Nak (Wat Rakang Kositaram), was made in 2495 BE, using old broken amulets and sacred powders from the repository of Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri Wat Rakang Kositaram. The Pra Somdej Thaan Singh is one of the very rarest of all amulets of Luang Phu Nak, and this particular exhibit, is in Absolutely Pristine Condition, and has been extremely well preserved for its age. This exbhibit possesses 'Nuea Graeng' (time-hardened and condensed Muan Sarn clay), which is considered by amulet aficionados an aspect of great importance in the Dtamra Pra Somdej of the lineage of Abbots and Guru Masters of Wat Rakang Temple

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 (tirangle 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 possess the magic of Pra Somdej Wat Rakang of Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri, but who can neither afford, nor find such unreachable amulets, which are only seen hanging around the necks of Millionaires.

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.

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 Graeng Jad' meaning 'highly defined'.

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. It is said by many, that Luang Phu Nak made the Pra Somdej Thaan Singh in emulation of Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri's legendary Pra Somdej made for Wat Lakorn Tam Temple

You can see an example of the original Pra Somdej Wat Lakorn Tam amulet from Wat Lakorn Tam to the left, which is said to have been one of various pim made by the great Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri of Wat Rakang Kositaram. Indeed, it seems that there are some major similarities, and that the design is partially inspired from the Wat Lakorn Tam Amulet. 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.

The front face of the Pra Somdej Thaan Singh features a Buddha image sat meditating on top of a very high and tapered escalating Dais, with three tiers, and decorative legs on each tier of the dais, which are known as 'Thaan Singh' meaning 'Lion Dais'.

In our opinion, the main difference between this amulet and an original Somdej Dto as far as Sacredness, 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.

The amulets used powder from some original Somdej amulets given by Somdej Dto Promrangsri himself. The LP Nak amulets are of great popularity because they are a great alternative to the original and ridiculously expensive Somdej Dto amulets, and are considered to be just as powerful and sacred.

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 LP Dto

Pong Putta Kun

Pong Bpatamang

Pong Tri Ni Singhe

Pong Maha Rach

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).

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

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 Puttakunr - 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