Locket Um Bat (Alms Bowl)

Roon Sao Ha Maha Pokasap
LP Up Khemmajaro | Wat Tong Sai, Nakhon Pathom 
B.E. 2553 (2010)
5cm
Mainstream Artifact
Encased in silver casing

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Sacred Craftsmanship

The Locket Um Bat, Roon Sao Ha Maha Pokasap was created in B.E. 2553 (2010) under the blessings of LP Up Khemmajaro, the revered master of Wat Tong Sai, Nakhon Pathom.

Each artifact was individually assembled from carefully prepared sacred materials. Natural variations in texture, colour, embedded relics and finishing make every piece unique.

Exact piece to be given

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Personal Experiences Shared by Luksits

My personal experience with LP Up began unexpectedly in 2010, when I acquired a collection of amulets containing a locket of an elderly monk whose face seemed familiar.

Without much thought, I placed it in my shirt pocket. That day, my sales were five times higher than usual. Curious, I wore the locket again the following day and experienced another exceptionally good day of sales.

I later realised the monk was LP Up, whom I had personally met in 2006.

Since then, I have continued wearing the same locket. It has accompanied me through some of my most difficult periods, during which I gradually experienced greater financial stability, business growth and improvements in my overall life.

Among devotees of LP Up, his prosperity-oriented artifacts are traditionally appreciated for their association with steady income, favourable business opportunities and assistance during financially difficult periods.

Collectors who favour the Um Bat imagery often regard the alms bowl as a particularly meaningful symbol of having sufficient resources to support oneself and one's family.

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Summary

The LP Up Locket Um Bat, Roon Sao Ha Maha Pokasap B.E. 2553 is a limited commemorative series distinguished by its alms bowl portrait, Sao Ha consecration and individually numbered production.

Prepared using sacred powders, LP Up's hair relics, Jivorn and an embedded Takrut, the locket combines personal relics with the traditional symbolism of Maha Pokasap — abundant resources and lasting prosperity.

With only 553 pieces issued across four variations, the series holds particular interest for collectors of LP Up's later-period artifacts.

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Historical Background

LP Up Khemmajaro (B.E. 2465–2555) was a respected monk of Wat Tong Sai, Nakhon Pathom, recognised for his extensive knowledge of traditional Wicha, meditation and sacred amulet preparation.

Born on 8 August 1922, he entered the monkhood in B.E. 2485 and subsequently travelled to study meditation, spiritual practices and traditional healing under various teachers.

His early life included opportunities to serve LP Boon of Wat Klang Bang Kaew, while his later studies introduced him to different traditions of Metta Maha Niyom, protection and spiritual assistance.

LP Up became particularly renowned for his Mae Pimpa Wicha, associated with attraction, popularity and commercial prosperity, alongside protective practices concerning harmful influences.

The Sao Ha Maha Pokasap edition was created in B.E. 2553, during the later years of his life, when his artifacts were already widely appreciated among devotees and collectors.

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Origins of the Materials

The reverse incorporates sacred materials associated with LP Up's personal practice and Wat Tong Sai's traditional amulet-making methods.

Sacred Powders (Phong Phutthakhun): A prepared composition of consecrated powders traditionally associated with protection, prosperity, merit and auspicious blessings.

LP Up's Hair Relics (Gesa): Personal hair relics regarded by devotees as a direct physical connection to the master, symbolising his spiritual presence and accumulated merit.

Monk's Robe (Jivorn): A section of LP Up's monastic robe, representing his discipline, meditation practice and lifelong dedication to Buddhism.

Embedded Takrut: A sacred metal scroll incorporated into the reverse, traditionally intended to strengthen the locket's protective and auspicious properties.

These materials were assembled into the reverse composition, with each locket receiving its own serial number and sacred markings.

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Ritual

The Roon Sao Ha Maha Pokasap was consecrated by LP Up over three separate ceremonial occasions, including the auspicious Sao Ha period in B.E. 2553.

In traditional Thai astrology, Sao Ha refers to a Saturday coinciding with the fifth lunar day, an occasion regarded as particularly favourable for the preparation of protective and prosperity-oriented sacred artifacts.

The series was intended to emphasise Maha Pokasap, the cultivation of wealth, sufficient resources and lasting material stability.

The combination of LP Up's personal relics, sacred powders and embedded Takrut reflects the established practice of incorporating physically significant materials into consecrated objects.

The three consecration occasions are an important feature of this edition, distinguishing it from lockets prepared through a single ceremony.

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Blessings and Effects

• Maha Pokasap – Wealth and Abundance: Traditionally associated with sufficient income, financial stability and the accumulation of resources.

• Business and Trade Prosperity: Sought for customer attraction, smoother commercial dealings and favourable business opportunities.

• Metta Maha Niyom: Encourages goodwill, popularity, harmonious relationships and assistance from others.

• Protection and Klaew Klaad: Associated with safeguarding the wearer against danger, misfortune and harmful influences.

• Wish Fulfilment: Traditionally sought for assistance in achieving sincere aspirations and overcoming obstacles.

• Household Stability: The alms bowl symbolises adequate food, resources and the ability to provide for one's family.

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Modern Application

The Locket Um Bat is particularly meaningful for individuals engaged in business, sales, trading and self-employment, where steady income and favourable relationships are important.

Its Maha Pokasap symbolism also makes it suitable for devotees seeking long-term financial stability rather than occasional windfalls alone.

The image of LP Up holding his alms bowl serves as a reminder that prosperity, within Buddhist tradition, is closely connected to generosity, merit, responsible livelihood and contentment.

For collectors, the combination of three consecration occasions, personal relics and individual serialisation adds historical and devotional interest.

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Physical Details

The locket features a photographic portrait of LP Up seated with an alms bowl, against an ornate gold-toned Thai Kanok background. The reverse consists of a dark sacred powder composition displaying a central spiral marking, embedded metal Takrut, a section of saffron-coloured Jivorn and visible hair relics. An individually assigned serial number appears towards the lower portion of the reverse. The photographed example is housed in a decorative silver-coloured casing with transparent protective covers on both sides.

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Recommended Pairing

LP Up Mae Pimpa: Traditionally associated with Metta Maha Niyom, attraction and commercial popularity, complementing the Um Bat locket's emphasis on prosperity and sufficient resources.

LP Derm: A suitable pairing for devotees seeking additional Baramee, authority, confidence and personal standing, alongside the locket's wealth-oriented symbolism.

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Personal Notes

The Sao Ha Maha Pokasap B.E. 2553 is a meaningful example of LP Up's later-period work, particularly because of its Um Bat imagery and three separate consecration occasions.

What distinguishes this series is the deliberate emphasis on Maha Pokasap, a form of prosperity concerned not merely with acquiring wealth, but with maintaining sufficient resources and avoiding financial hardship.

The incorporation of LP Up's hair, Jivorn and embedded Takrut further strengthens its devotional significance, while the individually numbered production provides a clear reference for collectors.

Having personally experienced a long association with LP Up's artifacts, I particularly appreciate his traditional reputation for wish fulfilment, business prosperity and steady improvement in personal circumstances.

The Um Bat edition reflects these qualities through one of Buddhism's most recognisable symbols of sustenance, merit and contentment.

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