MS03

Rian LP Kasem Lang Hanuman Ok Suek (Hanuman Going to Battle)

LP Kasem Acharasubho - Wat Muang, Ang Thong 
B.E 2539 (1996)

The medal was individually produced and ritually prepared, with sacred inscriptions and Yant applied by hand. Natural differences in surface, engraving and finishing therefore give each surviving example its own individual character.

Personal Experiences Shared by Luksits

Amulets from this batch have long been remembered by devotees for experiences connected with wealth, prosperity, business improvement and the gradual opening of favourable opportunities.

Collectors often describe the blessing of this edition as particularly suitable for people involved in trade, negotiations, management or highly competitive work. The front symbolism of money and gold is balanced by Hanuman Ok Suek on the reverse, representing the courage and determination required to pursue those opportunities.

Others have described becoming more confident when dealing with difficult people or competitive environments. Situations that once caused hesitation became easier to approach with clearer judgement and greater personal authority.

For many long-time devotees, the strength of this batch lies in the combination of Choke Lap, wealth, Baramee, protection and victory over obstacles rather than wealth alone.

Summary

This sacred medal of LP Kasem Acharasubho of Wat Muang, Ang Thong, was created in B.E. 2539 (1996) and is commonly associated with the auspicious Sao 5 consecration tradition.

The front depicts LP Kasem seated in meditation, surrounded by symbols of money and gold, reflecting the Ruai Ngern Thong — “Rich in Money and Gold” — theme of the edition.

The reverse depicts Hanuman Ok Suek, or Hanuman Going to Battle, surrounded by sacred Khom inscriptions and Yant.

The piece is traditionally associated with wealth, prosperity, Metta Maha Niyom, business growth, Maha Amnat, protection, Klaew Klaad, courage and victory over competition or obstacles.

This particular example is further distinguished by its hand-applied Yant, adding a more personal ritual element to the medal.

Historical Background

LP Kasem Acharasubho was the respected former abbot of Wat Muang in Wiset Chai Chan District, Ang Thong Province.

He ordained at Wat Nang Nai in B.E. 2522 and later spent several years studying Dhamma, meditation and undertaking Tudong practice.

During a period of meditation at the site of the abandoned Wat Muang, temple tradition records that LP Kasem experienced a vision involving LP Khao and LP Daeng, encouraging him to restore the old temple.

Restoration began during the early 1980s. Through growing support from devotees, Wat Muang gradually developed from an abandoned temple into an important religious centre.

LP Kasem was formally appointed abbot in B.E. 2527, and Wat Muang later received its recognised monastic boundary.

He was also responsible for beginning the creation of the enormous seated Buddha image now known as Phra Phuttha Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Si Wiset Chai Chan, one of the most recognisable landmarks of Ang Thong.

LP Kasem passed away on 7 March B.E. 2544 (2001). His sacred objects remain particularly respected among devotees from Ang Thong and surrounding provinces.

The Ruai Ngern Thong Theme

The expression Ruai Ngern Thong may be understood as “prosperous in money and gold”.

The symbolism is clearly incorporated into the front of the medal. LP Kasem is surrounded by representations of money and gold bags, creating a direct visual connection with prosperity, livelihood and the accumulation of resources.

Within Thai sacred-object tradition, wealth symbolism does not refer only to sudden fortune. It can also represent the conditions that allow wealth to develop steadily — customers, opportunities, helpful people, successful negotiations and the ability to preserve what has already been earned.

For this reason, the batch became especially popular among traders, business owners and those whose livelihood depends upon regular commercial activity.

Sao 5 Consecration

Sao 5 occupies an important position within Thai ritual tradition.

It refers to an astrologically auspicious Saturday used by many old masters for particularly strong consecration ceremonies involving protection, power, fortune and strengthening of sacred objects.

Amulets prepared during Sao 5 ceremonies are traditionally valued because the timing itself is considered supportive of the ritual intention being established.

For this LP Kasem medal, the Sao 5 association complements both sides of the design: prosperity and accumulation on the front, followed by strength, courage and victorious movement on the reverse.

Hanuman Ok Suek

The reverse depicts Hanuman Ok Suek — Hanuman Going to Battle.

Hanuman is one of the most recognisable sacred warrior figures within Thai traditional Wicha. He represents courage, intelligence, adaptability, loyalty and the ability to overcome difficult situations.

The Ok Suek posture emphasises movement into action.

It is therefore particularly associated with people who must confront strong competition, negotiate under pressure, lead others or enter unfamiliar situations where hesitation may create disadvantage.

Hanuman is also traditionally connected with Maha Amnat and Baramee, supporting confidence, authority and the ability to gain respect from people around the wearer.

Combined with the prosperity symbolism of the front, the design creates a clear message: opportunity is supported by the courage to act upon it.

Hand-Yanted Preparation

An important feature of this example is the hand-applied Yant.

Within traditional Wicha, hand-inscribed sacred characters represent a more direct stage of ritual preparation. The master or practitioner applies sacred script while concentrating upon Kata and the intended qualities of the object.

The Yant therefore functions as more than decoration. It establishes the ritual direction of the piece and links the physical medal with the specific Wicha being invoked.

For collectors, hand-yanted examples often hold particular interest because individual differences remain visible from one piece to another.

Traditional Blessings & Qualities

The Rian LP Kasem Lang Hanuman Ok Suek is traditionally associated with several complementary qualities.

Ruai Ngern Thong & Choke Lap support wealth, beneficial opportunities, business activity and financial stability.

Metta Maha Niyom is associated with favourable relationships, customer goodwill, support from superiors and smoother communication.

Maha Amnat & Baramee support leadership, confidence and the ability to command respect in competitive environments.

Hanuman Ok Suek represents courage, strategic thinking and victory when facing difficult circumstances or strong rivals.

Khum Khrong & Klaew Klaad are associated with protection, safe travel and avoidance of harmful circumstances.

The overall character of the medal therefore combines prosperity with the strength required to pursue and protect that prosperity.

Modern Application

This medal remains particularly suitable for business owners, sales professionals, managers and anyone working in an environment where competition and human relationships play an important role.

It may be worn during negotiations, important meetings, business expansion or periods when the wearer must make decisive choices.

Those beginning a new career or business may also appreciate the balance between wealth symbolism and Hanuman's qualities of courage and persistence.

For people already holding positions of authority, the Maha Amnat and Baramee aspects make it suitable for supporting confidence and steady leadership.

Physical Details

The medal is circular in form and finished in a bright gold-toned surface.

The front presents LP Kasem seated centrally, with sacred numerals and money-and-gold symbolism arranged around the portrait.

The reverse displays Hanuman Ok Suek within a dense field of sacred inscriptions, giving the reverse a particularly strong ritual character.

This example has been placed within a decorative gold-coloured casing, allowing both sides of the medal to remain clearly visible while protecting the original surface.

The hand-applied Yant and individual preparation add further character to the piece.

Recommended Pairing

Because this medal already combines wealth, authority and protection, it can function effectively as a complete everyday piece.

For greater emphasis on commercial activity, it pairs naturally with wealth, Choke Lap or Metta Maha Niyom amulets.

Those working in highly competitive environments may combine it with additional Baramee, Maha Amnat or protective pieces.

It also pairs well with master-image Roop Lors, where the calm Baramee of the monk provides a complementary foundation to the active warrior symbolism of Hanuman.

Personal Notes

What makes this LP Kasem medal particularly interesting is the balance contained within a single design.

The front speaks directly of wealth and prosperity, while the reverse shows Hanuman already moving into battle.

It reflects an older understanding of prosperity: wealth requires favourable opportunity, but it also requires courage, discipline and the ability to act when that opportunity appears.

LP Kasem's life carries a similar theme. From an abandoned temple, he gradually rebuilt Wat Muang through persistence, faith and the support of devotees until it became one of Ang Thong's recognised religious landmarks.

For collectors who appreciate sacred objects connected with wealth, Baramee, courage and determined progress, the B.E. 2539 Rian LP Kasem Lang Hanuman Ok Suek remains a particularly meaningful piece.