{"product_id":"oval-monk-portrait-photo-amulet","title":"Arjan Da Prakan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRobed Portrait Photo Amulet — Arjan Da Prakan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster \/ Lineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arjan Da Prakan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemple \/ Samnak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ban Sila\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2555\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oval photo amulet shows Arjan Da in monastic robes, preserving a youthful portrait against a blue background. On the reverse, incised sacred markings surround a central gold-toned design, joining the intimacy of a photograph with the devotional language of yantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robed portrait invites remembrance of the teacher through an image distinct from his later lay-master appearance. For followers, it carries the same personal focus on his baramee and the blessings associated with his sacred work: wishes offered with sincerity, support for livelihood and a sense of protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the image and sacred design express a central part of Thai teacher devotion: keeping the master close in remembrance while approaching personal wishes with respect for the knowledge he preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArjan Da Prakan, affectionately known to his disciples as Father Da, was a lay master of sacred tattooing and traditional ritual knowledge. His teaching life connected Samut Prakan with Ban Sila in Bueng Phra, Phitsanulok, where his community continued to honour the knowledge passed from teacher to student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional accounts trace his connection with Por Tiang Nuammanah of Ban Mee Dee through Ajarn Prapas Jongsanguanpradap. His sacred work also carries the lineage association of Luang Pu Tong of Wat Rachayotha. Within this tradition, the master’s portrait, sacred lettering and yantras give visible form to remembrance, respect for the teachers and the transmission of their blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a recorded recollection, his disciple Ajarn Then Sila remembered a direct-speaking teacher who enjoyed joking with familiar followers and took a personal interest in them. He also recalled Arjan Da’s skill in drawing and sacred handwriting. These memories give a human warmth to the tradition represented by his portrait amulets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevotees treasure Arjan Da’s portrait amulets for wish granting, baramee, wealth and protection. Baramee expresses the spiritual merit and stature associated with the teacher, and the support followers seek when pursuing worthwhile ambitions, building their livelihood and meeting the responsibilities of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yantras are revered as a means of maintaining a devotional connection with the blessings of the Por Tiang and Luang Pu Tong lineages. The portrait focuses remembrance on Arjan Da, while the sacred designs express the knowledge he carried and the continuity of the teachers behind him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe devotional emphasis brings personal aspirations together with respect for the teacher. Followers seek encouragement in developing their standing, providing for their household and pursuing progress with confidence, while keeping gratitude for the lineage at the centre of their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a devotee who values a direct photographic connection with Arjan Da, this piece offers a quiet focus for personal wishes and respectful remembrance. It accompanies daily life as an expression of faith in the teacher’s lineage and a reminder to bring purpose and integrity to the opportunities one pursues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor business owners, professionals and those supporting a family, its traditional meaning speaks to the wish for dependable support and a stronger foundation. Remembering the teacher can accompany a practical commitment to honest work, considerate relationships and steady effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin a collection centred on teacher devotion, this portrait may be paired with a portrait amulet of Por Tiang or another piece from Arjan Da’s lineage. The pairing gives space to honour both the master and the teachers behind his work, with a shared focus on gratitude, protection and the wish to develop one’s livelihood with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48929334853769,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-268_22bc4878-1a94-46d0-bdd6-c0be6e76abda.jpg?v=1794189407","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/oval-monk-portrait-photo-amulet","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}