{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-copy-101","title":"Por Sala Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePST08\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Inches\u003cbr\u003eMainstream Artifact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach artifact was individually assembled from prepared sacred materials. Natural variations in the alloy, crystal, wax, relic material and ritual finishing are therefore part of its traditional workmanship, making every surviving example individually distinct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong luksits, this particular Phra Pikanet has been associated strongly with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecision-making, opportunities and knowing when to act\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply describing sudden luck, followers often speak about situations where an opportunity appeared and they felt unusually clear about whether they should pursue it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness owners and those responsible for making important decisions have associated the piece with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreater confidence when negotiating, evaluating opportunities or deciding upon the next direction of their work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers have focused more upon the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee of the Keow Suer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, describing themselves as becoming firmer when dealing with difficult people and more comfortable taking responsibility when circumstances required leadership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two harmonising takruts are particularly relevant where progress depends upon other people. Luksits associate them with reducing unnecessary friction between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebusiness partners, colleagues, customers and family members\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe character of the piece is therefore not simply about opportunities appearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecognising the opportunity, having the confidence to act upon it and maintaining the relationships necessary to carry it forward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialised Por Sala Tan-associated formula centred upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopening pathways, removing obstacles, intuition, Baramee and harmonious human relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samlit Chin Ngern image forms the principal sacred body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered crystal Third Eye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents awareness, intuition and the ability to recognise favourable or unfavourable circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeow Suer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contributes Baramee, courage, leadership and commanding presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo lead takruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e support harmony and smoother dealings with others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these elements create a Phra Pikanet particularly suited to those whose progress depends upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejudgement, timing, leadership and relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the Thai name commonly used for Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity long associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewisdom, learning, success and the removal of obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin Thai sacred-object traditions, Phra Pikanet became particularly relevant to people whose work depended upon knowledge, creativity, commerce and the successful completion of difficult undertakings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan maintained connections with luksits and traditional practitioners throughout areas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNortheastern Thailand close to the Cambodian border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin these communities, older Khmer-influenced sacred practices remained important. Artifacts were frequently constructed not from one ingredient alone, but through combinations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esacred metals, takruts, waxes, relic materials and individually prepared ritual substances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet was particularly appropriate within this environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor traders, contractors, business owners and people undertaking new ventures, the principal concern was often not simply wealth. It was the ability to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremove whatever prevented progress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular formula develops that idea further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoving an obstacle is useful only when the person can recognise the path that has opened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird Eye and Sixth Sense aspect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became an important part of the construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal image was cast from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamlit Chin Ngern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a mixed-metal alloy traditionally suited to sacred casting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than using a modern uniform metal, the mixed alloy reflects the older preference for bringing different metals together into a single ritual body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper reverse contains a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the working of this artifact, the crystal represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird Eye — awareness, intuition and perception beyond what is immediately obvious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was consecrated towards the Sixth Sense, particularly the ability to recognise situations that may become favourable or problematic before they fully develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurmese red wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was used within the reverse preparation to secure and preserve the ritual components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower chamber contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeow Suer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin Por Sala Tan's wider wicha, Suer-related materials are associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee, courage, territorial authority, leadership and controlled strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Here, the Keow Suer provides the firmer Baramee element within an otherwise wisdom- and opportunity-oriented artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo lead takruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were incorporated for harmony, particularly where progress depends upon cooperation and favourable relationships with others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ritual centred first upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet as the remover of obstacles and opener of pathways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal image was blessed before the additional components were assembled into the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red crystal was prepared specifically around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eawareness, intuition and Sixth Sense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directing this aspect of the artifact towards recognising opportunities, reading circumstances and developing clearer judgement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Keow Suer component was incorporated for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee and authority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing courage and firmness once a decision had been made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two lead takruts were directed towards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eharmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, balancing the stronger Suer qualities so that authority did not become unnecessary confrontation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe completed artifact therefore brings together several stages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseeing the path, removing the obstacle, making the decision and having the Baramee to proceed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal blessing remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eobstacle removal and advancement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet is traditionally invoked where delays, complications or repeated difficulties prevent a person from progressing towards an objective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird Eye crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds perception and intuition. Its purpose is traditionally understood as helping the keeper become more aware of circumstances, people and opportunities developing around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeow Suer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e strengthens Baramee, courage and personal authority. This is particularly relevant for those who must lead, negotiate or make decisions affecting other people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two takruts introduce the important quality of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eharmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are intended to support smoother dealings and reduce unnecessary conflict within business, family and social relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal qualities of the complete artifact may therefore be understood as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewisdom, intuition, obstacle clearing, opportunity, Baramee, leadership, harmony and successful progress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Phra Pikanet is particularly appropriate for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebusiness owners, entrepreneurs, managers, investors, sales professionals and people responsible for important decisions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may be carried when beginning a new project, entering negotiations, considering an investment, changing career direction or expanding an existing business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone in management, the combination is particularly balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Keow Suer supports the firmness necessary to lead, while the harmonising takruts address the relationships required to keep people working together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor traders and entrepreneurs, the Third Eye aspect is traditionally associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecognising opportunities and developing better timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than simply waiting for fortune to arrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artifact can therefore be understood as a piece for those who must continually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eobserve, decide and act\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditionally cast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet in Samlit Chin Ngern mixed-metal alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting the deity seated beneath an elaborate sacred form. The reverse contains a consecrated red crystal representing the Third Eye, Burmese red wax, a Keow Suer relic and two lead takruts prepared for harmony. The example is preserved within a custom silver casing that allows both the principal image and the ritual construction on the reverse to remain visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Phra Pikanet is already a comparatively complete working artifact because it combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopportunity, intuition, Baramee and interpersonal harmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a follower of Por Sala Tan, it pairs naturally with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYant Kru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e piece. The Yant Kru maintains the connection with the kru, lineage and accumulated Baramee, while Phra Pikanet concentrates upon clearing the path ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stronger protection-oriented \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e artifact may also be carried where the owner's work involves particularly competitive or difficult environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor ordinary business and professional use, however, the existing combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet, Third Eye, Keow Suer and the two takruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e already provides a broad and balanced construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the Phra Pikanet pieces associated with Por Sala Tan's Northeastern circle, this example is particularly interesting because its construction addresses something often overlooked in opportunity-based wicha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn open path has little value if a person fails to recognise it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red crystal therefore becomes central to understanding the piece. Phra Pikanet removes the obstacle, while the Third Eye represents the perception needed to recognise what has changed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Keow Suer then provides the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee and courage to move forward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the two takruts address the human relationships that often determine whether an opportunity develops successfully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, the artifact is not simply a Phra Pikanet for fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is better understood as a piece concerned with the entire process of progress — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto perceive clearly, remove obstacles, make sound decisions, deal well with people and possess the Baramee to act when the correct opportunity appears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48467820183689,"sku":null,"price":455.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-96_a7e37995-a334-46c9-bedc-2bc1b485f37a.jpg?v=1780198204","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/por-sala-tan-copy-101","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}