{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-copy-102","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\u003e3 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 cast and assembled from prepared sacred materials. Natural differences in the old alloy, herbal mixture, relic material, surface texture and ritual finishing are therefore expected, 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 Por Sala Tan's luksits, feedback surrounding these Phra Pikanet pieces has generally concerned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emovement after periods of difficulty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome owners described carrying the piece when work or business seemed to have reached a dead end. Problems did not necessarily disappear immediately, but situations that had remained stagnant began to develop again — a conversation restarted, another opportunity appeared, or somebody previously unwilling to cooperate became more receptive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness owners particularly associated the piece with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmoother dealings with people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Customers became easier to communicate with, negotiations felt less confrontational, and assistance sometimes appeared through people already within their existing network.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e component was valued differently. Luksits working in competitive environments associated it with stronger Baramee and greater confidence when dealing with difficult personalities, gossip, jealousy or people attempting to create problems behind the scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three takruts were regarded as an important balance to this stronger element. Rather than encouraging confrontation, their purpose was directed towards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eharmony — allowing matters to be resolved with less unnecessary conflict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, followers often regarded this Phra Pikanet as particularly useful during periods involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecareer changes, business expansion, negotiations or important decisions affecting the next stage of life\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 Cambodian-border formula centred upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eobstacle clearing, wish fulfilment, Baramee, opportunity and harmonious relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts construction reflects the older mixed-material approach found within Por Sala Tan's wider circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold Cambodian temple brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forms the sacred body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e108-herb preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides the traditional foundation of accumulated sacred plant materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contributes Baramee, resilience and protection against jealousy, gossip and hidden opposition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree takruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are directed towards harmony and smoother relationships with those surrounding the keeper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than functioning purely as a wealth artifact, its character is broader: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto clear what is preventing progress and help create the conditions through which progress can continue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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, the Thai form of Ganesha, has long been associated with wisdom, successful undertakings and the removal of obstacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese qualities made the deity particularly relevant to traders, craftsmen, business owners and people beginning important undertakings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring Por Sala Tan's travels through Northern and Northeastern Thailand, he maintained contact with disciples who had settled in different areas. Some of those living close to the Cambodian border remained connected with Cambodian practitioners and exchanged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoulds, sacred materials and traditional ritual knowledge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe border region preserved a distinctive approach to sacred-object making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than depending upon a single sacred ingredient, practitioners commonly brought together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold metals, herbal preparations, takruts and other ritual materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each serving a particular purpose within the completed artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet became particularly suitable for this approach because the principal intention was practical: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen the path ahead had become obstructed, the deity was invoked to help open it again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold brass associated with Cambodian temple structures and ritual objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch material was valued not simply because of its age. Within traditional practice, metal that had remained within a sacred environment for many years was regarded differently from newly purchased commercial metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse contains a prepared mixture of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e108 sacred herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe number 108 carries longstanding sacred associations throughout Buddhist and wider South and Southeast Asian traditions. Within this artifact, the herbal blend represents a broad and complete preparation rather than a single-purpose herb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan and practitioners within his circle commonly gathered suitable materials when they became available, blessed and prepared them, and retained them for later ritual work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second important component is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong Por Sala Tan's disciples, this material was associated particularly with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee, resilience, personal authority and resistance against jealousy, gossip and concealed opposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree takruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were incorporated directly into the herbal backing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir purpose was harmony — particularly where the keeper's progress depended upon cooperation, negotiation and maintaining workable 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 preparation brought together several separate forms of wicha rather than relying upon the Phra Pikanet image alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe old metal was first used to establish the physical sacred image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e108-herb preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was separately gathered, prepared and blessed before being applied to the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwai was incorporated as the Baramee component, while the three takruts were prepared towards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eharmonising people and circumstances surrounding the keeper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet was then invoked as the principal sacred figure governing the complete construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intention centred upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremoving obstacles, opening pathways and allowing important undertakings to move towards completion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this sense, the different materials work towards the same objective from different directions: Phra Pikanet opens the path, Nang Kwai strengthens the keeper, while the takruts address the relationships encountered along that path.\u003c\/span\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 foremost quality associated with this artifact is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eobstacle clearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is traditionally carried when circumstances have become repeatedly delayed, complicated or difficult to move forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second quality is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewish fulfilment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly where the wish concerns work, business, career development or the successful completion of an undertaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 108 sacred herbs broaden the formula towards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta, favourable circumstances and assistance from others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwai introduces a stronger Baramee element. This is especially relevant for people operating within competitive environments where jealousy, gossip, office politics or hidden opposition can become obstacles of their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three takruts moderate this stronger character through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eharmony and cooperation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complete formula is therefore associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprogress, opportunity, Baramee, favourable relationships and the removal of obstacles standing between the keeper and an intended objective\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, salespeople, managers and those undertaking major projects or career changes\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 venture, entering an important negotiation, seeking advancement or attempting to restart something that has remained stagnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts formula is particularly relevant to modern working environments because professional obstacles are rarely physical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey often involve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeople, communication, approval, competition and timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three harmonising takruts therefore become as relevant as the stronger Baramee materials. Progress sometimes requires authority, but it also requires other people to cooperate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, the artifact may be understood as supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emovement without unnecessary confrontation\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 seated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Pikanet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cast from aged brass associated with old Cambodian temple material, displaying the darker surface and irregular character expected from an older ritual alloy. The reverse is heavily packed with a hand-prepared mixture of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e108 sacred herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, incorporating Nang Kwai relic material and three clearly visible takruts. The present example is housed within a custom silver casing that preserves both the principal image and its original ritual backing.\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 already combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eobstacle clearing, Baramee and harmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it suitable as an independent working piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a devoted follower of Por Sala Tan, it may be paired naturally with his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYant Kru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Yant Kru represents the relationship between kru and luksit and maintains the connection with Por Sala Tan's teachings and lineage, while Phra Pikanet is directed towards practical movement and the clearing of obstacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or other protection-oriented Baramee piece may also complement it for those operating in particularly difficult or competitive environments.\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\u003eWhat makes these Northeastern Cambodian-border pieces particularly interesting is the way several traditions are brought together without losing their individual purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artifact is not simply an old brass image of Phra Pikanet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind the image sits an entire second layer of construction — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e108 sacred herbs, Nang Kwai and three takruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each prepared for a different aspect of the keeper's circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe philosophy behind the combination is quite practical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoving an obstacle alone may not be enough. A person still requires the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee to stand firmly, the goodwill of those around them and sufficient harmony for the newly opened path to remain usable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat balance between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprogress, authority and human relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is what gives this particular Phra Pikanet its distinctive character within Por Sala Tan's wider body of work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48467848069257,"sku":null,"price":485.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-95_b2f3565d-744e-4887-bf76-69325d39c363.jpg?v=1780197922","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/por-sala-tan-copy-102","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}