{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-1017","title":"Por Sala Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePST06\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLersi Serming Pai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePor Sala Tan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarang Artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs each stage was carried out individually by hand, differences in carving, lacquer, wax, gold application and placement of sacred materials form part of the character of the artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan's luksit regarded this particular Lersi Serming Pai as having a \u003cstrong\u003edeeper significance than the other pieces produced from the same old Graduk Chang Graden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring its consecration, Por Sala Tan was said to have felt the spiritual force of \u003cstrong\u003eLersi Serming Pai\u003c\/strong\u003e manifest with unusual strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than completing the artifact according to its original arrangement, he responded by taking an additional piece of \u003cstrong\u003eGraduk Chang relic\u003c\/strong\u003e and placing it directly upon the Lersi's lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those close to Por Sala Tan, this spontaneous addition became an important part of the artifact's history. It was understood not simply as decoration, but as something Por Sala Tan felt necessary to add in response to what occurred during the ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the piece especially interesting within his work: its final form was shaped not entirely beforehand, but \u003cstrong\u003eduring the consecration itself\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLersi Serming Pai represents a powerful forest-master tradition associated with \u003cstrong\u003ecourage, authority, protection, charisma, discipline and mastery over instinctive force\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan's interpretation combines this fierce Lersi symbolism with a notably different element: \u003cstrong\u003eTid Jai\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result brings together two complementary qualities. Lersi Serming Pai represents strength, command and controlled power, while Tid Jai introduces metta, attraction and the ability to leave a favourable impression upon others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional Graduk Chang relic resting upon the lap gives this particular example its defining feature and records an unusual moment during its consecration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLersi Serming Pai\u003c\/strong\u003e, also encountered as \u003cem\u003eSerming Phrai\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eSaming Phrai\u003c\/em\u003e, is associated with \u003cstrong\u003ePu Chao Saming Phrai (ปู่เจ้าสมิงพราย)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful forest guardian and magical adept known within northern Thai tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is closely associated with the imagery of the tiger. Rather than representing uncontrolled aggression, the tiger under the authority of the Lersi can be understood as \u003cstrong\u003epower brought under discipline\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger contributes courage, instinct, alertness and authority. The Lersi contributes knowledge, restraint, meditation and mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, Lersi Serming Pai has become particularly meaningful to practitioners seeking the ability to remain composed while dealing with competition, uncertainty, difficult personalities and demanding environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of this artifact begins with an old piece of \u003cstrong\u003eGraduk Chang Graden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the provenance passed down with the piece, the material belonged to a wandering practitioner who had travelled into Cambodia seeking further occult knowledge. During his travels, he was directed to journey north and seek out \u003cstrong\u003ePor Sala Tan\u003c\/strong\u003e for further learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he eventually met Por Sala Tan, he presented the old Graduk Chang Graden to him as a gesture of respect for his level of wicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan retained the material and later carved it into a small number of individually prepared sacred artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Lersi Serming Pai was one of those creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter carving the Lersi form, Por Sala Tan applied \u003cstrong\u003ered lacquer blended with Burmese wax\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by gold foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact then underwent further ritual preparation through \u003cstrong\u003eTid Jai\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the carving being soaked and smeared in the prepared substance before consecration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was during this consecration that the piece acquired its most unusual feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to his luksit, Por Sala Tan experienced an especially strong spiritual presence associated with Lersi Serming Pai. He subsequently placed an additional piece of \u003cstrong\u003eGraduk Chang\u003c\/strong\u003e upon the lap of the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relic therefore became part of the completed ritual arrangement rather than merely an element of the original carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLersi Serming Pai is traditionally associated with a broad combination of protective and worldly qualities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaramee and authority\u003c\/strong\u003e — confidence, leadership and a stronger personal presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection and alertness\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally sought for uncertain environments, travel and encounters with difficult people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/strong\u003e — goodwill, acceptance and favourable treatment from others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaha Sanaeh\u003c\/strong\u003e — personal magnetism, attraction and social confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForest wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e — patience, observation and knowing when to act or remain still.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaramee Kru\u003c\/strong\u003e — connection with teachers, learning, discipline and the continuation of wicha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTid Jai\u003c\/strong\u003e treatment strengthens the attraction-oriented character of this particular example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTid Jai\u003c\/em\u003e literally carries the sense of becoming captivated, attached or strongly impressed. Within amulet practice, it is commonly associated with being remembered favourably and strengthening social attraction, rapport and personal magnetism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination makes the artifact particularly suited to people whose daily lives require both \u003cstrong\u003epresence and interpersonal skill\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may traditionally be carried for business meetings, sales, negotiations, networking, leadership roles and situations where one needs to communicate confidently while maintaining good relations with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lersi aspect represents firmness and controlled authority; the Tid Jai aspect represents warmth, attraction and memorability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they express an old principle found throughout traditional wicha: \u003cstrong\u003estrength need not always appear aggressive, and attraction need not imply weakness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact depicts \u003cstrong\u003eLersi Serming Pai seated in meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually carved from old Graduk Chang Graden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts surface carries a dark red-brown finish from the lacquer and Burmese wax preparation, with aged gold foil highlighting portions of the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etakrut is positioned at the upper front\u003c\/strong\u003e, while old chanting cord is tied around the rear of the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, an additional rectangular \u003cstrong\u003epiece of Graduk Chang rests prominently upon the Lersi's lap\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the distinguishing feature of the piece and relates directly to the circumstances reported during its consecration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact is presently protected within a custom silver casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this piece already combines \u003cstrong\u003eLersi authority, protection, metta and Tid Jai\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is comparatively complete when worn on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those wishing to emphasise particular qualities, it may be paired with a traditional Buddhist amulet for general baramee and protection, or with a Salika-oriented artifact when greater emphasis on speech, negotiation and customer relations is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this Lersi Serming Pai for me is not simply the old Graduk Chang Graden from which it was carved, but \u003cstrong\u003ewhat happened while Por Sala Tan was consecrating it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to his luksit, the additional relic resting upon the lap was never intended as part of the ordinary design. Por Sala Tan added it only after experiencing what he understood to be a particularly strong presence of Lersi Serming Pai during the ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat small addition changes the character of the entire piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt records a moment when Por Sala Tan responded directly to his experience during consecration, leaving behind a physical detail that distinguishes this artifact from his more usual Lersi Serming Pai creations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48296558854281,"sku":null,"price":1155.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-103-2.jpg?v=1788842572","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/por-sala-tan-1017","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}