{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-ac-ji-copy-1","title":"Por Sala Tan \/ Ac Ji","description":"\u003cp\u003ePST02\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMai Prai Nii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan \/ Ajarn Ji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.E. 2550 (2007)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4cm \u003cbr\u003eBarang Artifact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMai Prai Nii is one of the more unusual spirit-based works associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan and Ajarn Ji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Mai Takien wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e connected to a deeply unusual incident during the monsoon season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Mai Prai Nii was individually carved from this naturally irregular sacred wood. Variations in grain, surface, carving, Sai Sin and form are therefore part of the character of each piece, making every surviving example distinct.\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\u003eAccording to accounts preserved among the local followers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly around seven people in the village and surrounding town were known to possess examples from this group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, several were small-business owners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, followers observed that these owners generally did well in their businesses, and the pieces gradually acquired a local reputation particularly connected with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustomers, trade, communication and wish fulfilment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. One owner reportedly valued his Mai Prai Nii sufficiently to have the piece framed in gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose who carried the amulet also spoke about a noticeably softer aspect to its influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than describing only strong attraction, some associated it with an improvement in the way they communicated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efamily members, friends, partners and customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Situations that had previously been difficult to discuss were said to become easier to approach, while interactions with customers appeared warmer and more receptive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers associated Mai Prai Nii with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esaneh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly in matters of companionship and relationships. Single owners sometimes carried the piece with the intention of meeting a suitable partner, while those already in relationships used it when seeking reconciliation or greater understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMai Prai Nii represents a particularly intimate part of Por Sala Tan and Ajarn Ji's spirit tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts importance lies not simply in Black Mai Takien wood, but in the complete history of the material: a disturbing death, repeated spiritual manifestations, the careful removal of the deceased and branch, a proper funeral, and months of subsequent ritual work intended to pacify the spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the tradition surrounding the piece, its principal qualities became associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esaneh, Metta Maha Niyom, communication, business support, relationship harmony and wish fulfilment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith only a small number traditionally known among local owners, it is also a piece whose history has remained closely connected to the original circle surrounding its creation.\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 story begins during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emonsoon season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when Ajarn Ji was staying close to Por Sala Tan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne rainy night, his sleep was interrupted after villagers contacted him about repeated sightings of what they believed to be a female spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch incidents were not necessarily regarded as exceptional in the rural spiritual traditions within which Ajarn Ji and Por Sala Tan worked. In many cases, a master might perform merit transfer, chant for the deceased and encourage the presence to move onwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis case did not settle so easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following day, Ajarn Ji began searching for the source of the disturbance. Traditional accounts state that he meditated using a piece of coffin wood as a means of seeking direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe search eventually led to the discovery of the body of a young woman who had died by hanging from a tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding to the unusual circumstances, the tree had subsequently been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estruck by lightning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the spiritual understanding of the practitioners involved, such a combination of sudden death, the tree and a lightning strike created particularly difficult circumstances. The spirit was believed to have remained strongly connected with the location, explaining the disturbances reported by nearby villagers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAjarn Ji therefore did not simply remove the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA specific rite was performed before the branch was cut. His intention was to remove the deceased together with the section of tree to which the death had been connected, rather than risk leaving what practitioners understood as a residual attachment within the tree itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe woman was subsequently given a proper funeral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe branch removed during the recovery was preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt later became the principal material for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMai Prai Nii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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\u003eBlack Mai Takien wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e taken from the branch directly associated with the incident.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMai Takien occupies an important position in Thai folk belief. Old Takien trees have long been associated with female tree spirits and are treated cautiously within many local animist traditions. For practitioners working with spirit-based wicha, wood connected with an unusual death could therefore acquire a very different ritual significance from ordinary timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this instance, the material was considered important because its history could not be separated from the deceased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished carving also incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebone ash and ritual soil beneath the figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, maintaining a material connection to the rites performed for the woman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSai Sin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the ceremonies remains tied around the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the wood, ash, soil and ceremonial thread make the object more than a representation of Mae Prai. Within Por Sala Tan and Ajarn Ji's tradition, they establish continuity between the original event, the funeral rites and the subsequent consecration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAjarn Ji first dealt with the physical site and the removal of the deceased, including the ritual cutting of the branch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan later assisted with the spiritual work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than immediately attempting to turn the material into a charm, Por Sala Tan is said to have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echanted for the woman's spirit over a period of months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe purpose was pacification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccounts from the lineage describe the process as gradually returning her from the distressed condition associated with her death towards what was remembered as her former, warmer disposition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly after this process was the material treated as suitable for the finished Mae Prai work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sai Sin tied around the carving originates from this ceremonial context, while the bone ash and soil placed beneath it strengthen the ritual connection. The completed piece therefore reflects an extended process rather than a single blessing ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMai Prai Nii is principally associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esaneh and Metta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but its traditional reputation extends beyond romantic attraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwners particularly associate it with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaneh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — personal attraction, warmth and increased notice from others.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — goodwill, kindness and favourable treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — helping conversations proceed more smoothly with partners, relatives, customers and associates.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelationship harmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — traditionally carried when attempting to repair strained relationships or encourage mutual understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness and customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — attraction of customers, repeat business and improved interpersonal dealings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWish fulfilment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — assistance towards reasonable personal intentions and opportunities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts reputation is therefore not centred purely upon sexual attraction. Among its owners, the more distinctive quality has often been described as an ability to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebring people closer and make interaction easier\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\u003eFor modern owners, Mai Prai Nii is particularly relevant to situations where relationships directly affect everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA shopkeeper may carry it with the intention of encouraging customers to feel comfortable and return. Someone working in sales or service may value its traditional Metta and communication qualities. Others may approach it for romantic attraction, reconciliation or simply greater harmony within their personal circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a single person, its saneh aspect has traditionally been associated with opening opportunities to meet a suitable partner rather than forcing the affection of a particular individual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the piece originates from spirit-based practice, respectful conduct and merit-making remain appropriate within the tradition surrounding it.\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\u003eThe amulet measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is carved from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Mai Takien wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The front depicts a standing female figure in a simple hand-carved form, while original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSai Sin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is visibly tied around the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBone ash and soil connected with the rites were placed beneath the carving to reinforce its spiritual association. The piece is presently protected within a clear plastic casing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts handmade construction means that carving depth, wood grain, surface texture and the placement of ritual materials may differ between individual examples.\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\u003eMai Prai Nii may be paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddha image or other Baramee-based Buddhist amulet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to provide a complementary merit-centred foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor business use, it may also be carried alongside an established \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChok Lap or Maha Pokasap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e piece, allowing the Mai Prai Nii to remain focused upon saneh, goodwill and interpersonal relationships while the accompanying amulet represents prosperity and financial opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor relationship purposes, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e amulet provides the most natural pairing, reinforcing gentleness, communication and mutual goodwill rather than relying solely upon attraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48572083863689,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/IMG-1626_0e10c03e-0d29-4e91-815d-9813a11b91fa.jpg?v=1746172493","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/por-sala-tan-ac-ji-copy-1","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}