{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-1111","title":"Por Sala Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePST07\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakrut Pokasap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMainstream Artifact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach takrut is individually handwritten and rolled by hand. Natural differences in the inscriptions, metal surface, rolling and dimensions are therefore part of its individual craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuksits traditionally use these takruts in two principal ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome wear the combined set around the neck, particularly those working in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esales, business or customer-facing professions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where both personal relationships and financial opportunities are important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers keep the takruts at their place of business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey may be placed near a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecash register, payment counter, office or another auspicious location where customers enter and transactions take place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reasoning behind combining the two pairs is particularly practical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin traditional Thai belief, financial opportunity does not exist independently from human relationships. A business may have excellent products, but customers must still feel comfortable entering, speaking with the owner and eventually deciding to purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, luksits regard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta and wealth Wicha as complementary rather than separate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set combines two of the most practical purposes found within Por Sala Tan's traditional takrut work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebringing opportunities towards the bearer, and bringing people towards the bearer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Lap and Maha Pokasap pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e concentrates upon fortune, wealth and favourable financial opportunities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e concentrates upon goodwill, popularity, customers, benefactors and favourable treatment from others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA luksit subsequently brought both pairs together onto one carrying cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a particularly balanced everyday set for those involved in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebusiness, sales, customer service, negotiation or any livelihood dependent upon dealing successfully with other people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etakrut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most enduring forms of Thai Kreung Rang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts basic construction appears deceptively simple: sacred characters, yantra or kata are inscribed onto a sheet of material, traditionally metal, which is then rolled into a cylindrical form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet within traditional practice, the important element is not elaborate decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWicha written into the takrut and the intention for which it was prepared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent inscriptions may therefore be directed towards very different purposes — protection, Metta, Maha Saneh, authority, wealth, Choke Lap or other traditional qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the takrut particularly adaptable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be worn close to the body, tied around the waist, carried inside a bag or positioned within a home or place of business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan's paired set follows this traditional approach while combining two complementary forms of Wicha into one practical arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal material is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, selected as the physical surface upon which Por Sala Tan wrote the individual yantra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach sheet was inscribed by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the inscriptions were completed, the metal was rolled lengthwise into the familiar cylindrical form of the takrut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe completed pieces were then incorporated into the carrying arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo pairs rather than four identical takruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne pair belongs to the wealth and fortune side of the set:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Lap • Maha Pokasap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other belongs to the human-relations side:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinction is essential to understanding the complete artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wicha begins with the handwritten yantra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than using a printed or mechanically reproduced inscription, Por Sala Tan wrote directly onto the individual metal sheets before rolling them into takruts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pair was prepared according to its intended purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Lap and Maha Pokasap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the emphasis is upon favourable opportunities, prosperity and the accumulation of wealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the emphasis shifts towards people — goodwill, kindness, popularity and being welcomed or supported by others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe luksit subsequently combined the two pairs onto one string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough physically simple, this pairing creates a clear traditional logic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst attract goodwill and people; then allow opportunity and prosperity to follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Lap and Maha Pokasap pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is traditionally associated with fortunate opportunities and the movement and accumulation of wealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with being liked, welcomed and favourably treated by others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the set is traditionally approached for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Lap and fortunate opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaha Pokasap and accumulation of wealth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomer attraction and walk-in business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetter sales opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoodwill from bosses and senior figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport from benefactors and investors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoother negotiations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal popularity and approachability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinancial growth through favourable human connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional reasoning is that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewealth rarely moves entirely by itself — people are often the ones who bring the opportunity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is perhaps one of the more straightforward Por Sala Tan pieces to apply to modern life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a salesperson, it can be worn around the neck when meeting customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone working in a customer-facing profession, the Metta pair represents approachability and favourable interaction, while the wealth pair represents converting those opportunities into livelihood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA business owner may instead keep the takruts near the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecash register or payment counter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where customers and money continually pass through the business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey may also be positioned in an office, shop or other auspicious area associated with transactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination is especially relevant for businesses dependent upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewalk-in customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA shop needs people to enter before a sale can occur. A salesperson needs someone willing to listen before an agreement can be reached. An entrepreneur needs investors or supporters willing to place confidence in an idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the traditional logic behind combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom with Maha Pokasap and Choke Lap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA combined set of four traditional Por Sala Tan takruts arranged as two functional pairs upon a bright red carrying cord. Each takrut was formed from a sheet of metal individually inscribed with handwritten yantra before being rolled into a long cylindrical tube. The handwritten markings remain clearly visible along the exposed metal surfaces. One pair was prepared for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Lap and Maha Pokasap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the second was prepared for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A luksit subsequently combined both pairs onto a single cord, creating a practical arrangement that can be worn around the neck or placed at an auspicious location within a home or business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the strengths of this set is that the pairing has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealready been built into its construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wealth takruts provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Lap and Maha Pokasap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Metta takruts provide the human element — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egoodwill, popularity and favourable relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor most business or everyday purposes, nothing further is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose seeking stronger authority may nevertheless pair the set with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee-oriented Lersi or Suer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly when their work involves managing people or negotiating with senior figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomeone whose livelihood depends heavily upon attraction or entertainment may instead complement it with a stronger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaha Saneh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut as an everyday business combination, the four takruts are already intentionally balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I like about this set is its simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no complicated figures or elaborate combinations of visible materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are simply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour handwritten takruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, divided into two carefully chosen purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne pair concerns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewealth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other concerns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeople\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe luksit who combined them onto a single string understood how closely those two things are connected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Thai thinking, it can be difficult for wealth to come smoothly when people do not favour you. Customers must choose to buy from you. A boss must be willing to recognise your work. An investor must have confidence in you. A client must be comfortable signing the agreement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is why \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complements \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Lap and Maha Pokasap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Metta opens the human relationship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Choke Lap opens the opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Maha Pokasap encourages what comes in to accumulate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes this a very classic Por Sala Tan set — uncomplicated enough to wear every day, yet broad enough to suit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebusiness owners, salespeople and anyone whose prosperity ultimately depends upon both opportunity and people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48452576116873,"sku":null,"price":177.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-40_a5379330-7176-490a-addc-5d3a5a6bd73f.jpg?v=1790583552","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/por-sala-tan-1111","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}