{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-copy-54","title":"Por Sala Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePST06\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMae Kali\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePor Sala Tan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarang Artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was introduced to Kali through Mae Pim while studying a book on the avatars and manifestations of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. As I researched further, I began to see meaningful connections to Kali and was eventually led to her former shrine at Lim Chu Kang Hindu Cemetery, Path 2. Although the shrine has since been removed by the authorities, I visited it several times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, I came to understand Kali beyond her fierce appearance. To me, she represents the protective love of a mother for her children and followers. Her image holding the demon’s head reflects her victory over harmful forces and her determination to defend those under her care. She is also revered as a force that clears obstacles, cuts through negativity, and helps one move forward with greater resolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonally, when I venerate Kali, I find that obstacles seem to be resolved one by one, allowing me to focus more clearly and work towards my goals with greater speed and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan is widely known for his seneh and metta creations, but his amulets for wealth, progress, and success should not be overlooked. This piece carries that same intention of overcoming limitations and moving ahead in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, I recommend pairing specialised pieces like this with mainstream Buddha amulets. Building one’s baramee through a balanced collection provides a stronger foundation, allowing the wearer to benefit more fully from the focused purpose of a particular amulet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mae Kali was individually carved from \u003cstrong\u003ePaneang\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting the fierce form of Kali standing over Shiva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries an unusually complex ritual construction. Por Sala Tan prepared it with \u003cstrong\u003eNam Man Prai, Tid Jai, relic fragments, soil from the original burial site in Thailand and soil brought back from the woman's village in Burma\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple takruts were placed around the composition to restrain and stabilise the spirit attached to the materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre, Por Sala Tan embedded an image of \u003cstrong\u003eLord Dattatreya — the three-headed guru deity associated with Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva\u003c\/strong\u003e. His presence was deliberately introduced as a balancing influence, representing \u003cstrong\u003ediscipline, wisdom, harmony and self-control\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach artifact was carved and assembled by hand. Differences in the Paneang, sacred substances, takrut placement and embedded materials are natural characteristics of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces of this nature are generally approached for \u003cstrong\u003eprotection, firmness and emotional control during difficult circumstances\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuksits who work with Mae Kali commonly describe becoming less easily intimidated when dealing with aggressive people or complicated situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome report greater decisiveness when facing prolonged obstacles, while others speak of receiving subtle warnings — an uneasy feeling before entering a situation, hesitation over an agreement, or information appearing at precisely the right moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is particularly significant about this piece is the deliberate balance between \u003cstrong\u003eKali and Dattatreya\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spirit associated with the original relic was described as deeply resentful and difficult to settle. Por Sala Tan therefore did not rely upon force alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKali represents the strength to \u003cstrong\u003econtain and overcome destructive force\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Dattatreya represents the wisdom and discipline required to prevent that force from becoming uncontrolled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the wearer, the same symbolism applies: \u003cstrong\u003estrength without losing judgement, and protection without allowing anger to control one's decisions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of Por Sala Tan's more complex \u003cstrong\u003espirit-bound Paneang artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts history concerns a Burmese woman who died violently while travelling in Northern Thailand. According to a local village shaman, her spirit remained near the place where her remains had been buried because she was unable to return to her family and homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan was asked to intervene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter communicating with the spirit and locating the burial place, he eventually performed a binding ritual together with the village shaman. He then honoured the spirit's request by physically carrying selected remains back to her home village in Burma for a final ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe materials were subsequently returned to Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan selected \u003cstrong\u003eMae Kali\u003c\/strong\u003e as the principal sacred form because he considered her fierce protective force strong enough to govern the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe then added \u003cstrong\u003eLord Dattatreya\u003c\/strong\u003e at the reverse as a second and equally important influence — not to intensify the spirit, but to introduce \u003cstrong\u003eorder, restraint, harmony and the guidance of the supreme teacher\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMae Kali\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKali, or Kālī\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the principal goddesses of Hindu Shakta tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer appearance is deliberately fierce: wild hair, dark complexion, an extended tongue, severed-head garland and a skirt formed from human arms are among her most recognisable attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the familiar four-armed form, she may hold a \u003cstrong\u003ekhadga, or curved sword\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a severed head, while her remaining hands express \u003cstrong\u003eabhaya\u003c\/strong\u003e, freedom from fear, and \u003cstrong\u003evarada\u003c\/strong\u003e, the granting of blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese elements should not be read simply as violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKali represents \u003cstrong\u003etime, transformation, fierce protection and the destruction of ignorance or forces that prevent liberation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer image therefore combines destruction with protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat distinction is particularly important in this artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKali and Shiva\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving shows Kali standing upon \u003cstrong\u003eLord Shiva\u003c\/strong\u003e, who lies calmly beneath her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne well-known devotional interpretation explains that Kali's force becomes so overwhelming during battle that Shiva lies in her path. When she steps upon him, awareness returns and her destructive momentum is restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image therefore represents more than victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKali is active Shakti — tremendous force and transformation.\u003cbr\u003eShiva is still consciousness — awareness, stability and control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they express power brought back into balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis concept closely mirrors Por Sala Tan's intention for the spirit attached to this artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLord Dattatreya — Supreme Teacher of the Three Deities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse introduces another important figure: \u003cstrong\u003eLord Dattatreya\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDattatreya is revered in Hindu traditions as a supreme guru and wandering yogi. His familiar three-headed form symbolically unites aspects of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrahma — creation\u003cbr\u003eVishnu — preservation\u003cbr\u003eShiva — transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason he is sometimes loosely associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eTrimurti\u003c\/strong\u003e, although Dattatreya is more accurately understood as a distinct guru deity embodying their combined qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis central meaning is \u003cstrong\u003ewisdom, discipline, spiritual guidance and the ability to harmonise seemingly opposite forces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan selected his image for precisely this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of this artifact begins in a \u003cstrong\u003emountainous village in Northern Thailand near the Burmese border\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA village shaman asked Por Sala Tan for assistance after residents experienced repeated disturbances attributed to a wandering female spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woman was believed to have been Burmese and had travelled frequently between Thailand and Burma during her lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe eventually died in Thailand through violent and unnatural circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer remains were buried near a cave outside the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the shaman, the spirit remained strongly attached to the area because she wished to return to her family in Burma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, that unresolved attachment was believed to have developed into resentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who approached the area subsequently reported disturbances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan travelled to the burial area and communicated with the presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the account preserved with this piece, the spirit identified the location of her remains and expressed one clear wish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eto return home and see her family again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan agreed to help, but explained that she could not remain in Burma as an uncontrolled wandering spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe initially asked her to settle within her own remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe refused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan and the village shaman therefore performed an extended binding ceremony using chanting and traditional ritual methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process was described as difficult because the spirit strongly resisted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, her presence was ritually attached to the recovered material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan then fulfilled his promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe carried the remains back across the border into \u003cstrong\u003eBurma\u003c\/strong\u003e, travelling to the woman's home village where a further ceremony was performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil from that village was collected before the materials were brought back to Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan subsequently carved the Paneang into \u003cstrong\u003eMae Kali\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe regarded Kali's fierce protective nature as sufficiently strong to contain and govern the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse was then covered with \u003cstrong\u003eNam Man Prai\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eearth from the original burial site;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esoil collected from the woman's village in Burma;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTid Jai;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelic fragments;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emultiple takruts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe takruts were specifically intended to \u003cstrong\u003eseal and restrain the rage of the spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Por Sala Tan added one further component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre he embedded \u003cstrong\u003eLord Dattatreya\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Kali provides force, Dattatreya provides guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Kali confronts destructive energy, Dattatreya introduces \u003cstrong\u003ediscipline and equilibrium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional qualities associated with the completed artifact therefore include \u003cstrong\u003efierce protection, resistance to hostile influences, courage, warning of danger, obstacle clearing, greater personal resolve and emotional self-control\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intention is not uncontrolled aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003epower kept under command\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is particularly relevant for someone who must operate under \u003cstrong\u003epressure, opposition or uncertainty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be approached during disputes, competitive business situations or periods when a person must remain firm without becoming emotionally reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKali's symbolism encourages the wearer to confront what must be confronted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDattatreya adds another lesson: \u003cstrong\u003edo not allow the problem itself to determine your state of mind\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional life, this translates naturally into stronger boundaries, clearer judgement and the ability to remain composed when dealing with difficult people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor personal practice, it may represent the transformation of anger, fear or resentment into something more disciplined and useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is carved directly from \u003cstrong\u003ePaneang\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMae Kali appears in a forceful multi-armed form, with her hair spreading around the head and her body standing over the reclining Shiva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving retains the natural tones and aged texture of the underlying material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is substantially different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark sacred compound forms the base, within which several takruts are arranged around a central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat central image is \u003cstrong\u003eLord Dattatreya\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognisable by his three-headed form and trident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis position is significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being placed merely as decoration, he sits at the heart of the ritual backing, surrounded by the materials associated with the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire artifact is protected within a \u003cstrong\u003ecustom engraved silver casing\u003c\/strong\u003e, while both front and reverse remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this piece already combines \u003cstrong\u003efierce protection and spiritual restraint\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is sufficiently complete to be carried by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyday wearing, a traditional Buddha or respected monk amulet would provide a natural Buddhist devotional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional use, a metta or wealth-oriented amulet may complement Mae Kali by supporting smoother relationships and opportunity while this piece remains focused upon \u003cstrong\u003eprotection, boundaries and personal strength\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is little need to pair it with another strongly spirit-based artifact unless the wearer already follows that form of practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important development in this version is the addition of \u003cstrong\u003eLord Dattatreya at the reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout that detail, the piece might easily be interpreted simply as a very fierce Mae Kali artifact created to overpower an equally fierce spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is only half of the idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan's intention appears more structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKali restrains the destructive force.\u003cbr\u003eDattatreya teaches it discipline.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balance is intended for the person carrying the artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spirit was believed to have become angry through violent death, separation from family and the inability to return home. Por Sala Tan first addressed that unresolved attachment by physically taking the materials back to her village in Burma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly afterwards did he build the final ritual structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil from \u003cstrong\u003eThailand\u003c\/strong\u003e, where she died and was buried, was combined with soil from \u003cstrong\u003eBurma\u003c\/strong\u003e, where she wished to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMae Kali provided the authority to contain her force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding takruts sealed that force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Dattatreya was placed at the centre to represent \u003cstrong\u003eself-control, discipline, wisdom and harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the artifact considerably more nuanced than a simple fierce-protection piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts deeper theme is the transformation of \u003cstrong\u003eresentment into protection, uncontrolled force into disciplined strength, and disturbance into balance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48316905750665,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-78_a8f77905-9a38-4209-b150-6eb5facf654f.jpg?v=1789021637","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/por-sala-tan-copy-54","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}