Product Info: 100% Genuine
Temple: Wat Intharaviharn, Bangkok
Amulet Name: Archan Toh, Back Jatukam Ramathep surrounded by Phra Rahu
Origin: Thailand
Year Consecrated: B.E.2552 (Western Year 2009)
Material: Solid brass mixed with metal electroplating - Back features Jatukam Ramathep surrounded by Rahu, meant to deflect all forms of danger and bring luck to the wearer.
Purpose: Protect from harm and danger, luck, assist your popularity, bring success and smooth career life, avoid disasters, ward off the ghost and evil spirit.
Other Info: Comes encased in gold electroplated casing over acrylic on the front and back.
Archan Toh & Jatukam with 8 Phra Rahu @ Wat Intharaviharn
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This amulet of Phra Somdej Toh (Archan Toh) is released by Wat Intharaviharn temple in Bangkok. Archan Toh, known formally as Phra Buddhachan Toh Phromarangsi, was one of the most famous Buddhist monks during Thailand's Rattanakosin Period and continues to be the most widely known monk in Thailand. He is widely revered in Thailand as a monk who said he possessed magical powers, and his amulets are widely sought. Archan Toh is addressed among all devotees. He was named "Toh" before his monkhood and then "Phromarangsi" as his ordination name.
At 12, he was ordained as a novice monk at Wat Intharawihan temple in Bangkok. Archan Toh studied the Buddhist scriptures of the Pāli Canon with several Buddhist masters at Chao Khun Arunyik Institute. Later, he moved to Wat Rakang temple to further his studies of topics in Buddhist philosophies. After becoming a well-known monk, Archan Toh became the preceptor for Prince Mongkut; when Prince Mongkut became a monk, he became the King of Rama IV. During Rama IV's reign, the King gave Archan Toh the ceremonial name Somdej Phra Buddhacarya, and he used to be one of his trusted advisers.
One day, when Archan Toh was reading his holy book, a mysterious Sanskrit scripture textbook fell before him; he picked up the book and randomly read it. He immediately felt a large beam of divine light flashing around him and was blissful. Due to this response, Archan Toh decided to have the text translated into the Pali language, with his specialization in the scripture text. He then compiled the Chinabanchorn scriptures; the book consolidated the divine powers of the Buddha, the Arahants, and the Immortals from Heaven to protect those who recite the text of the scriptures.
From that time, Archan Toh became famous in Thailand as a monk who possessed magical powers, meditated on Chinabanchorn scriptures, and prayed to create the amulets called Phra Somdej. Phra Somdej is usually made of temple soils, pollen, monk's hair, the holy robe worn by the monk, etc. Phra Somdej amulets generally do not have eyes, noses, or mouths. The Buddha image in Phra Somdej is seated on the three-level throne representing Heaven, people, and earth. However, the Phra Somdej amulet later appeared with five, seven, nine, and ten-level thrones, as well as thirteen, but the concept of the throne is still the same.
Heaven, people, and earth are meant to remind one to be humble, and God's nature planned everything. Thai People believed that amulets created in Phra Somdej's image or either the creator Archan Toh's master hold excellent protection against negative energy and danger, enhance people's relationships, enhance marriage relationships, improve health, free and save from evil forces, block disaster and strengthen our career by adjusting the human aura field. Most importantly, it can bring peace to different walks of life. At the amulet back of Archan Toh is Jatukam Rammathep (Jatukam).
Jatukam are two princes of the Srivijaya kingdom of southern Thailand and are believed to provide protection and good fortune to the bearer. The original Jatukam amulets were created by a retired Thai police general who thought that the spirit of Jatukham had assisted him in solving a complex murder case. This person believed the image of Jatukam could grant good fortune and solve personal problems. There are many legends about the gods of Jatukam. The biggest myth is that it can help the wearer get rich, so it is helpful for engineering, management, and other occupations.
The colour represented on the amulet is a close approximation and may vary from the actual colour. However, due to the limitations of the website, colours may appear differently on different monitors and lighting during photoshoots. Therefore it will not be 100% similar to the colour shown. I wish you a happy shopping!