PST06

Phra Pikanet 

Por Sala Tan
2.5 Inches
Mainstream Artifact

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Sacred Craftsmanship

Each piece was individually carved and finished by hand. Natural differences in the stone, translucency, inclusions, carving and wax base make every artifact unique.

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Personal Experiences Shared by Luksits

Pieces created from Naga-related cave materials are often approached by luksits for opening paths, clearing obstacles and attracting opportunities.

Some speak of previously delayed matters beginning to move, approvals coming through more smoothly, or helpful people appearing at the right moment.

Others associate such pieces with greater clarity when making important decisions, particularly in business or during periods where several obstacles seem to arrive at once.

Because this piece combines Phra Pikanet with Naga-associated material, luksits often interpret it as a strong pairing of two complementary ideas:

Phra Pikanet opens the way, while the Naga material supports protection, abundance and continuity.

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Summary

This artifact originated from one of Por Sala Tan’s frequent journeys into Burma, where he travelled both to exchange wicha knowledge and to search for unusual sacred materials.

On one such journey, a Burmese shaman who was his friend brought him to a cave associated locally with Naga Eye stones.

Por Sala Tan entered the cave, meditated there and communicated with the spiritual presence believed to inhabit the place.

According to the account preserved with the piece, he was permitted to collect a small number of the stones on one condition:

they were to be made into sacred artifacts for the benefit of others.

Por Sala Tan later carved the stones into several sacred forms.

One of those forms was Phra Pikanet, the Thai name for Ganesha — deity of wisdom, success, auspicious beginnings and the removal of obstacles.

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Historical Background

Phra Pikanet

Phra Pikanet is the Thai name for Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity widely revered throughout India and Southeast Asia.

In Thailand, he is commonly approached as a deity of:

wisdom · success · learning · arts · commerce · auspicious beginnings · obstacle clearing

His importance extends well beyond Hindu communities.

Phra Pikanet has become deeply established within Thai Brahmanic, artistic and amulet traditions, particularly among people beginning a new project, business, course of study or creative undertaking.

He is also commonly regarded as a Borom Khru, or great teacher of the arts and sacred knowledge.

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Origins of the Materials

The most unusual element of this artifact is the stone itself.

During his travels in Burma, Por Sala Tan was introduced by a local shaman to a cave believed to contain Naga Eye stones.

Within Thai, Lao and Burmese-border folklore, such stones are associated with the subterranean world of the Nagas.

They may be described as sacred stones or jewels found in caves, river systems or underground environments connected with Naga belief.

Por Sala Tan did not simply enter the site and remove the material.

He first meditated inside the cave and performed communication with the entity believed to guard the place.

Only after receiving permission did he collect a small number of stones.

The condition attached to their removal was important: they were not to be kept merely as curiosities, but turned into sacred artifacts intended to help people.

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Ritual

After the stones were brought out of the cave, Por Sala Tan selected different sacred forms for carving.

Phra Pikanet was particularly suitable.

Within Thai belief, Phra Pikanet is invoked before important beginnings because his principal role is to remove obstruction and open the path ahead.

The Naga stone introduced another layer of meaning.

Nagas are traditionally associated with:

water · fertility · abundance · hidden treasure · protection · sacred places

The combination therefore joins the obstacle-clearing quality of Phra Pikanet with the prosperous and protective symbolism of Naga tradition.

At the bottom of the carving, Por Sala Tan prepared a base from old Burmese wax and soil collected directly from the cave.

This retained a physical connection between the finished figure and the place where the material originated.

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Blessings and Effects

The traditional qualities of this Phra Pikanet centre upon opening paths and creating favourable conditions for progress.

It is commonly associated with:

• clearing prolonged obstacles;
• success in new ventures;
• smoother business development;
• attracting customers and useful contacts;
• gaining approvals or cooperation;
• wisdom and clearer judgement;
• study, learning and creative work;
• protection during travel;
• wealth and opportunity;
• Naga baramee and abundance.

The piece is especially appropriate for people beginning something new.

A new company, new position, important contract, examination, creative project or change of direction all fall naturally within the symbolism of Phra Pikanet.

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Modern Application

This artifact is particularly suited to people whose work depends upon problem-solving, creativity and opening opportunities.

Business owners may keep it near their desk or workplace.

Those involved in arts, design, media or education may approach Phra Pikanet for inspiration and removal of creative blocks.

Students may use it as a focus for concentration and confidence.

It is also meaningful for someone going through a period where progress feels repeatedly delayed.

The intention does not need to be dramatic.

A simple prayer may focus on:

May unnecessary obstacles clear.
May I recognise the right opportunity.
May I have the wisdom to act when it appears.

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Physical Details

The figure is carved from a pale, semi-translucent Naga Eye stone.

Phra Pikanet appears seated, with his elephant head, curved trunk and characteristic rounded form clearly visible.

The stone retains subtle natural clouding and inclusions, giving the carving a softer, mineral appearance rather than the uniform finish of manufactured glass.

At the bottom is a darker base prepared from old Burmese wax mixed with soil from the original cave.

The rear remains comparatively simple, allowing the natural structure of the stone and the form of the carving to remain visible.

The artifact is protected within a custom engraved silver casing.

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Recommended Pairing

Phra Pikanet is already broad in function and can comfortably be worn alone.

For business use, it pairs naturally with an amulet associated with wealth, metta or customer attraction.

For someone who wants stronger personal authority, it may be paired with a monk or Buddha amulet associated with baramee and leadership.

Those with a particular affinity for Naga traditions may also pair it with a Naga-related artifact, although this is not necessary because the material itself already carries that association.

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Personal Notes

What makes this piece especially compelling is the way its material and sacred form reinforce one another.

Por Sala Tan did not begin with an ordinary stone and later assign it a Naga story.

The account of the piece begins inside the Burmese cave itself, where he meditated before requesting permission to collect the material.

The condition given was equally important: the stones were to become artifacts that could benefit people.

Phra Pikanet was therefore an especially fitting choice.

A material associated with hidden Naga treasure and abundance was transformed into the image of the deity most closely connected with removing obstacles and opening new paths.

The old Burmese wax and cave soil at the base then preserved the physical link back to the place of origin.

For collectors of Por Sala Tan’s work, this is therefore not simply a Phra Pikanet carving.

It is a piece where the cave, the material, the ritual permission and the final sacred image all belong to the same story.