Phra Somdej Wat Rakang were created by Somdej Phra Buddhachan Toh Phromrangsi (Somdej Toh).
Somdej Phra Buddhachan Toh Phromrangsi (Somdej Toh).
Phra Somdej Wat Rakang has been made continuously from B.E. 2352 to B.E. 2415.
In the first era of Phra Somdej amulets during the period of King Rama II and Rama III, Somdej Toh created his own mold called Pim Auckruit, were made by his cousin "Teath" and using the skill of Village craftsman (Baan Changlor). That time molds to press the amulets are not beautiful and most amulets are broken or surface skin shatter, also very rare in present. During the period of King Rama IV was the middle era of Phra Somdej amulets were made by using the skill of Sib Moo craftsman. The last era of Phra Somdej amulets were made by using the skill of Royal craftsman during the period of King Rama IV and early of King RamaV (B.E. 2407 to B.E. 2415).
Somdej Toh had been studied from many great guru monks in the past. He had learned many things and one of them is how to create "Itti Vattu" (Powerful bless/chant things) are the amulets. By chanting Buddha Katha Mantra, Spells, Write on with Number of Yans include the power of meditate. The right way of consecrate which made the amulets have power of protection against evils/darkness or negative energy.
Somdej Toh made these amulets is to explain the Dharma of Buddha and also to bless every live in the world for good karma. He blessed alone by himself with ChinnaBanchorn Katha to sacred as much as possible. Then they were given to person who believed and respected on Phra Somdej amulet.
Phra Somdej Wat Rakang amulets create in the image of Lord Buddha meditating of Wat Rakang Kosittaram.
The Lord Buddha status (Phra Prathan) in the main hall of Wat Rakang Kosittaram.
Materials for making Phra Somdej comprise : shell lime, Phong Vises (holy powder, ittijae, tri-ni-singhae etc.), assorted flower from shine, rice remains after his consumption, lotus, ashes from incense urns, honey, tung oil, etc.
The Phong Vises of Phra Somdej amulets are consists of 5 important kinds of powder mixed together called
- Ittijae powder.
- Tri-ni-singhae powder.
- Pattamang powder.
- Maharaj powder.
- Buddhakun powder.Ittijae powder is useful in term of compassion and charm. People will love and fasinate. Business connections will be good with lot of customers.
Pattamang powder is useful in terms of toughness Bullet, knife and teeth cannot do any harm to skin. Business will never make loss.
Maharaj powder is useful in terms of of bring great, being afraid by enermies and those who think badly. boss can control subordinates easily.
Buddhakun powder is useful in terms of intelligence, cleanliness, transparent which cause progress and happiness.
Phra Somdej Wat Rakang had 5 popular moulds or pim (pim = type of the mould that were used to press the amulets.
- Pim Phra Prathan (Pim Yai).
- Pim Chedi.- Pim Than Sam.
- Pim Kate Bua Toom.
- Pim Prok Pho.
Tri Yumpawai a master in Thai Buddhist amulets world was given the name of Phra Somdej Wat Rakang amulet as "The King of all amulets".
Tri Yumpawai has classified Phra Somdej Wat Rakang as the 1st of amulet in the grouping of Grand 5 "BenjaPakee". The another 4 amulets are
- Phra Nang Phaya (PitSanulok).
- Phra Som Kor (Khampang Phet).
- Phra Phong Suphan (Suphanburi).
There are a lot of Buddha amulet in Thailad but there is not ever as famous and sought as Phra Somdej Wat Rakang by Somdej Phra Buddhachan Toh Phromrangsi (Somdej Toh).
Phra Somdej Wat Rakang amulets created moulds by Luang Wijarn Jaeranai was considered to be the most beautiful amulets and also the most expensive in the market.
Phra Somdej Wat Rakang (SWR-001).
Phra Somdej Wat Rakang (SWR-002).
Phra Somdej Watt Rakang (SWR-003).