An Introduction of BenjaPakee
An Introduction of BenjaPakee
There is an introduction for amulet collectors who never know of BenjaPakee.
BenjaPakee is a group of 5 famous top amulets most amulet collectors want. This word has been called Benchaphakhi. This set of amulets is one of the five most popular collections in the realm of amulet collectors. Well-known charms collectors chose it in the past.
“Benja-Pakee” is not a Thai word; it’s a word from the ancient Pali script. Benja means five types/ kinds, and Pakee represents group/ set. So the name was combined as BenjaPakee means five different types of amulets in a group. The combination of the five different kinds of amulets was created by a group of faithful amulet collectors in the early 1950s who often wore multiple amulets but had no idea which combination of charms would be the best choice. So in Thailand, the five types of specified amulets in a group were called BenjaPakee.
A good experiment amulets collector Mr. Triyang Pawai suggested the term to summarize the combination of those amulets. With the guideline he told and considering the first five disciples at the time of Gautama Buddha, grouping with five types of charms together would be a great choice. It has become the best collection till today.
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The great BenjaPakee amulets above consist of:
1. Phra Somdej (King of Thai Amulets)
2. Phra Nang Phaya (Queen of Thai Amulets)
3. Phra Rod
4. Phra Phong Supan
5. Phra Somgor
In the early time, the right way to hang BenjaPakee is suggested as follows:
1. Phra Somdej (King of Thai Amulets)
Phra Somdej in the center, Phra Rod at the top left, Phra Nang Phaya at the top right, Phra Phong Supan at the bottom left, and Phra Somgor at the bottom right. As time goes by, nobody knows how to assemble BanjaPakee is proven. The guideline may have changed over time to take on some mythical features. In our modern society, people are justified and make their own free choices.
Grouping is not that important regardless of how you assemble the amulets; as long as you feel comfortable, there will be no problems, and there will be no conflicts in the amulet's energies with the incorrect combination. All sacred charms should be worn continuously. The longer you wear the amulet, the more your points will merge and the stronger it will get. As you have full faith and trust in your charms, your amulets will make the best for you.
2. Phra Nang Phaya (Queen of Thai Amulets)
Phra Nang Phaya was created during of Ayutthaya era in Phitsanulok province. The principal discovered are from Wat Nang Phaya around B.E.2444 (1901). The temple was said to be built for merits to his Queen, the mother of King Naresuan; the Thai people gave this amulet the name "Queen of Thai amulets."
Nang Phaya is the second most famous amulet of BenjaPakee, one of the top 5 amulets in Thailand. Phra Nang Phaya is renowned for energetic friendliness with attractiveness and respect from all others, provides power on charms, and is safe from all dangers.
3. Phra Rod
Phra Rod is the most famous of all amulets of Lamphun province at Wat Mahawan, first discovered during the earlier days of the Reign of King Rama 5. Hermits created Phra Rod at that time. The name "Phra Rod" came from the hermit name "Narata Ruesi" the hermit's name was called "Narata," changed its name to "Na Rod" at a later time. Once people found these amulets at Wat Mahawan, they were called "Phra Rod" instead of "Na Rod." The oldest one is over 1250 years old.
The Thai people regard this particular amulet as the Buddha of Escape; they have superb power, especially for protection and safety from all dangers and disasters.
4. Phra Phong Supan
Phra Phong Supan was discovered in B.E.2456 (1913) in Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in SupanBuri province. Just a hundred kilometers away from Bangkok. According to a golden scripture in the pagoda, Phra Mahathera Piya Thassi Saribut created Phra Phong Supan during the period of the 2nd. King Borm Rajadhiraj. It has a strong "U-thong" Golden Cot art style.
The most unique of these amulets is the rear side having the thumbprint of the creator. A great Buddha amulet had all-mighty protective power against weapons and brought good luck. It is the most powerful amulet forever.
5. Phra Somgor
Phra Somgor was discovered in B.E.2392 (1849) in Wat Phra Borommathat, Kamphaeng Phet province. The amulets were created in the era of King Phra Maha Dharmmaracha Lithai, the 5th king of Sukhothai. Phra Somgor is a mixture of Sukhothai-Lanka (Sri Lanka) style. It forms a sitting posture of a thumb shape, according to the memorandum of Wat Phra Borommathat.
Phra Somgor amulets were made by 11 hermits, "Phra Ruesi," using special materials and invited Devadas, "Sanskrit origin," to create the molds. They are estimated to be made some 550 years ago. There is a slogan for Phra Somgor " If you have me, you will never get poor."