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Took Gae 

LP Lum · Wat Samakeetham ·
B.E 2547 (2004)
2 Inches

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Sacred Craftsmanship

Each Took Gae was individually prepared and finished by hand, resulting in natural differences in surface, colour, markings and form. These variations are part of the character of the batch, and no two examples should be expected to appear completely identical.

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Personal Experiences Shared by Luksits

LP Lum's Took Gae became particularly well known amongst business owners, traders and devotees whose livelihood depended upon customers and personal interaction.

One of the better remembered accounts concerns a group of Singaporean devotees who travelled to Thailand during the early 2000s to visit LP Lum and receive his blessings and sacred objects.

After returning to Singapore, several within the group reportedly experienced considerable improvements in their businesses. Their businesses expanded, opportunities increased and their financial circumstances improved.

According to accounts preserved amongst the group, their subsequent success left such a strong impression that they later contributed substantial donations towards the rebuilding of an entire temple hall.

Stories surrounding LP Lum's consecration ceremonies are equally unusual.

Disciples present during certain ceremonies recalled seeing takruts moving or jumping from ritual containers, while Took Gae pieces were said to vibrate during consecration. Another frequently repeated account describes tiger amulets appearing to move towards pork offerings placed for the ritual.

These occurrences remain accounts passed down by those who attended the ceremonies, with some disciples reportedly retaining old photographs and recordings of the events.

Whatever interpretation is placed upon such stories, they illustrate the considerable reputation LP Lum's animal-based wicha acquired amongst his luksits.

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Summary

The Took Gae B.E. 2547 represents one of LP Lum's distinctive animal-form sacred objects.

Within Thai folk belief, the gecko is naturally associated with calling, attraction and auspicious signs. Under LP Lum's wicha, these characteristics were directed particularly towards livelihood and interpersonal success.

The Took Gae therefore developed a reputation for:

• Metta Maha Niyom — goodwill and favourable treatment
• Choke Larp — luck and incoming opportunities
• Wealth fetching and improved livelihood
• Customer attraction
• Better communication and negotiation
• Sales and trading
• Personal magnetism and recognition

Rather than representing sudden wealth alone, its traditional character is particularly suited to people whose income depends upon others choosing to approach, listen, negotiate, purchase or return.

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Historical Background

LP Lum of Wat Samakeetham, Lat Phrao, Bangkok, developed a following for several distinctive branches of wicha.

Amongst these, his Took Gae and tiger-related sacred objects became especially memorable.

The gecko occupies an interesting position within Thai folk culture. Its calls and behaviour have long been interpreted through auspicious folk beliefs, particularly when heard before journeys, decisions or important activities.

Occult practitioners extended this natural symbolism further. Because the gecko calls repeatedly and attracts attention despite its small size, it became an appropriate representation for calling people, attracting opportunities and drawing favourable circumstances towards oneself.

Under LP Lum, this symbolism became closely connected with commercial life — customers, sales, negotiations and the steady movement of livelihood.

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Origins of the Materials

The B.E. 2547 Took Gae was produced as a small three-dimensional sacred figure suitable for carrying or wearing.

Its compact form allowed devotees to keep the Took Gae close during ordinary daily activities rather than restricting it to an altar or business premises.

The example shown retains its distinctive green body with multicoloured ritual markings, while the present casing provides protection without obscuring the original figure.

Its significance rests principally upon the Took Gae form itself, LP Lum's specialised wicha and the consecration associated with the batch.

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Ritual

LP Lum was respected by his disciples for deep concentration during consecration and for his specialised methods of empowering animal-form sacred objects.

Within this ritual framework, the Took Gae was directed towards the qualities traditionally associated with calling and drawing.

Rather than simply asking for wealth to appear, the wicha was understood as encouraging the conditions through which livelihood develops:

customers approaching, conversations beginning, negotiations progressing and opportunities becoming easier to recognise.

This explains why LP Lum's Took Gae became especially popular amongst merchants and those working directly with the public.

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Blessings and Effects

Traditionally carried for:

• Wealth fetching and Choke Larp
• Business and commercial opportunities
• Attracting customers
• Encouraging returning customers
• Metta Maha Niyom
• Greater personal likeability
• Smoother conversations
• Persuasive communication
• Sales performance
• Negotiation
• Recognition from clients and associates
• Supporting a steady livelihood

Its character is particularly associated with drawing people and opportunities closer, making it different in emphasis from purely protective or authority-based sacred objects.

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Modern Application

The Took Gae remains highly relevant to occupations in which human interaction directly affects results.

It is particularly suitable for business owners, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, property agents, financial advisers, retailers and those working in customer-facing roles.

For a shop owner, the traditional intention is customer traffic and repeat business.

For a salesperson, the emphasis shifts towards approachability, communication and closing opportunities.

For someone involved in negotiations, its Metta aspect is traditionally approached for creating a more receptive atmosphere in which both parties are willing to continue talking.

The underlying principle remains consistent: attract the opportunity first, then allow the keeper's own ability and effort to turn that opportunity into a result.

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Physical Details

Amulet: Took Gae – Gecko Amulet
Master: LP Lum
Temple: Wat Samakeetham
Province: Bangkok
Year: B.E. 2547 (2004)
Form: Three-dimensional Took Gae
Finish: Green with multicoloured markings
Category: Mainstream / Traditional Wicha
Present Housing: Protective casing with decorative silver outer frame

The highly irregular hand-finished surface and painted markings give each surviving example considerable individual character.

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Recommended Pairing

LP Lum's Took Gae functions particularly well as a standalone amulet for those focused upon business, customers and livelihood.

For greater authority in negotiations or management, it may be paired with a strong Baramee-oriented amulet.

For occupations heavily dependent upon relationships, networking and customer confidence, pairing it with a dedicated Metta Maha Niyom piece can further complement its attraction-oriented character.

It may also be paired with LP Lum's own sacred objects, creating a particularly coherent combination within the same lineage.

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Personal Notes

This particular batch has a personal connection to the period when devotees from Singapore were actively travelling to meet LP Lum.

I personally acquired these Took Gae during that period and kept a number of them in storage over the years. The surviving pieces have since been newly wrapped for preservation, while the original Took Gae itself remains the important sacred object within.

For me, this is one of the pieces that represents LP Lum's wicha particularly well.

It is small and visually unusual, yet its traditional purpose is extremely practical: calling customers, improving interpersonal conditions and supporting the opportunities from which a livelihood can grow.

Together with the unusual accounts preserved by LP Lum's older luksits, the B.E. 2547 Took Gae remains one of the more distinctive forms associated with his lineage.