{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-957","title":"Por Sala Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePST05\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMae Per \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePor Sala Tan \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarang Artifact\u003cbr\u003e2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a limited number were made. Because the relics, soil and ritual components were individually divided and assembled by hand, no two Mae Per are exactly alike. Differences in carving, inscriptions, relic placement, colour and surface texture are part of the original construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the first people to receive these Mae Per were not collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were the \u003cstrong\u003elocal villagers who had physically helped Por Sala Tan move the heavy rock and uncover the remains beneath it\u003c\/strong\u003e. In recognition of their assistance, Por Sala Tan gave each of them a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir subsequent accounts became part of the oral history surrounding this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral villagers described the Mae as having a particularly noticeable presence. They sometimes experienced a strong sensation that \u003cstrong\u003esomeone was standing or remaining nearby\u003c\/strong\u003e, even when nobody else was visibly present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, the feedback was generally associated with positive changes rather than fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome spoke of \u003cstrong\u003enew opportunities appearing in their work\u003c\/strong\u003e, while others noticed better circumstances surrounding small businesses and livelihood. Introductions came more easily, people appeared more willing to deal with them, and opportunities that had previously been difficult to obtain began opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the village, these experiences strengthened the reputation of the Mae as a presence that had changed from being trapped and unable to move forward into one associated with \u003cstrong\u003ehelping others progress\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of this Mae Per begins beside a river, where Por Sala Tan became aware of what he understood to be a female spiritual presence lingering around a large rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring meditation, the Mae communicated that \u003cstrong\u003eher physical remains were buried beneath the ground and had been held beneath the rock for decades\u003c\/strong\u003e. According to the account, this condition was connected with her inability to move on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan sought assistance from villagers nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they managed to move the rock and excavate the ground beneath it. Remains were subsequently discovered in the location indicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply removing them, Por Sala Tan used part of the recovered relic material and surrounding soil to create a very limited group of Mae Per artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach was individually carved, yanted and combined with his own sacred materials for \u003cstrong\u003eMetta, Saneh, opportunity and spiritual assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mae Beneath the Stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile travelling near the river, Por Sala Tan became aware of an unusual presence concentrated around a particular rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe entered meditation to understand what was there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the history preserved with the artifact, a female presence communicated that she was \u003cstrong\u003ebeneath the ground below the stone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany years had already passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mae conveyed that she had remained connected to the place because her remains had been buried beneath the rock. She had been unable to release herself from the location and move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan did not immediately disturb the site. He first approached villagers in the area and asked for their assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rock was sufficiently substantial that several people were required to help move it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce removed, the earth beneath was carefully opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere, the villagers and Por Sala Tan found \u003cstrong\u003eremains buried in the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discovery became the physical foundation from which this Mae Per was subsequently created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Carved Relic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portion of the recovered relic material was individually shaped into the female image seen on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a mould, Por Sala Tan \u003cstrong\u003ecarved each Mae by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the direct relationship between the physical material and the story of the spirit associated with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSacred yant were then written around the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Covering the Remains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earth immediately surrounding and covering the recovered remains was retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Por Sala Tan, this soil was significant because it belonged directly to the location where the Mae had remained for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was subsequently incorporated with his own prepared sacred mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetta–Saneh Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan blended the recovered earth with sacred materials used within his own \u003cstrong\u003eMetta and Maha Saneh wicha\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shifted the purpose of the completed artifact away from merely preserving a connection with the site and towards practical qualities concerning goodwill, attraction, human relationships and opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaneang \u0026amp; Relic Fragments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse contains \u003cstrong\u003ePaneang together with visible fragments of relic material\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese components were individually arranged within the sacred mixture rather than being completely ground down, leaving their presence visible in the finished artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNam Man Prai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly distinctive component is the \u003cstrong\u003esmall bottle of Nam Man Prai embedded directly into the reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms part of the Saneh structure of the work and sits alongside the other relic and sacred components rather than being applied only externally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTakruts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakruts were added to reinforce the specific kata and yant used during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether with the handwritten inscriptions, they form the ritual framework through which Por Sala Tan directed the different materials towards their intended purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the recovery of the remains, Por Sala Tan prepared the Mae Per as a means of giving the lingering presence a new direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces of relic were selected and individually carved into the female form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil that had covered the remains was combined with Por Sala Tan's own prepared Metta–Saneh materials. Paneang, additional relic fragments, takruts and Nam Man Prai were then incorporated into the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan personally applied the necessary yant before completing the work through chanting and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose was not simply to maintain the Mae's attachment to the location where she had remained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the work gave that connection a \u003cstrong\u003ebeneficial function\u003c\/strong\u003e — assisting those who cared for the artifact while allowing the Mae's story to continue through positive deeds and merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the available relic material was limited, only a small number could be completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetta Mahaniyom\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally associated with goodwill, approachability and receiving favourable treatment from others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaha Saneh\u003c\/strong\u003e — attraction and personal magnetism, particularly in social and interpersonal situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChok Lap\u003c\/strong\u003e — fortunate circumstances, unexpected openings and useful opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork \u0026amp; Career Opportunity\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally approached when seeking new employment, advancement, helpful contacts or improvement in one's working circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — associated with customer relations, negotiations, enquiries and opportunities for trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefactor Attraction\u003c\/strong\u003e — encouraging encounters with people willing to assist, introduce opportunities or provide useful connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuidance \u0026amp; Presence\u003c\/strong\u003e — some keepers associate the Mae with heightened intuition or a distinct feeling of companionship nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mae Per is particularly suited to those whose progress depends upon \u003cstrong\u003erelationships, opportunity and interaction with other people\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor business owners, its Metta–Saneh character may be directed towards customer relations, enquiries, repeat business and smoother negotiations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those in employment, it may be approached for favourable opportunities, supportive colleagues, helpful superiors and openings for advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors may also keep it as a spiritual companion, particularly where they value the Mae's traditional association with guidance and a perceptible sense of presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underlying story remains important: the Mae herself had been \u003cstrong\u003eunable to move forward for decades\u003c\/strong\u003e. After Por Sala Tan and the villagers released the remains from beneath the stone, the resulting artifact became associated instead with helping others find openings and move forward in their own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn oval Barang artifact presently preserved within a clear protective casing. The front consists of a pale relic individually carved into the form of a standing nude female figure, surrounded by dark handwritten sacred yant. The reverse contains a dense Metta–Saneh soil mixture with a central bottle of Nam Man Prai, visible pale relic fragments, Paneang and other ritual inclusions embedded around it. Natural differences in the relic, carving, soil mixture and placement of the rear components are characteristic of this small handmade group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stronger commercial use, \u003cstrong\u003eNang Kwak\u003c\/strong\u003e complements the Mae Per's Metta and opportunity qualities with a more concentrated emphasis upon customers and incoming trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSalika\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable where communication, negotiation and persuasive speech are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those wishing to balance the Mae Per's Saneh-oriented character with stronger defensive qualities, a \u003cstrong\u003eWua Tanu\u003c\/strong\u003emay be kept alongside it for protection and boundary-setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mae Per is unusual because its history connects \u003cstrong\u003ethe spiritual account, the recovered physical materials and the earliest recipients\u003c\/strong\u003e directly together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe villagers were not merely witnesses to the story. They helped Por Sala Tan move the rock and uncover what was beneath it. When the small group of Mae Per pieces was later completed, those who had assisted were each given one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir early experiences therefore became closely tied to the artifact's reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey spoke of a strong sense that someone was nearby, yet the practical changes they associated with the Mae were largely favourable — particularly \u003cstrong\u003egreater opportunity in work and improvement in business\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example preserves that construction particularly clearly. The hand-carved female relic forms the front, while the reverse visibly brings together the \u003cstrong\u003eNam Man Prai bottle, Paneang, relic fragments, sacred soil and ritual components\u003c\/strong\u003e used by Por Sala Tan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly limited pieces could be made from what was recovered, and each was individually constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor that reason, every surviving Mae Per is not simply another example from a uniform batch, but a \u003cstrong\u003eseparate handmade artifact carrying its own portion and arrangement of the original materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48019663683721,"sku":null,"price":377.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/MaePerormaePrai_onbonerelic_backfragmentsorbonesrelicspaneang_Namanprai_soilpowder.jpg?v=1787719082","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/por-sala-tan-957","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}