{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-nbsp-3","title":"Por Sala Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePST05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMa Sek Nang \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe old casting, hand-applied ritual materials, handwritten markings and subsequent preparation by Por Sala Tan give the artifact an individual character that cannot be separated from its provenance. Natural ageing, casting irregularities and surface variation are preserved as part of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most important personal history of this Ma Sek Nang comes directly from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAc Lek himself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Por Sala Tan completed the additional ritual work and returned the piece to him, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAc Lek carried it personally for many years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to Ac Lek, the significance of this particular Ma Sek Nang lies in the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo layers of Saneh wiccha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first came from the old northern monk who originally prepared and passed on the brass figure. The second came from Por Sala Tan, who subsequently strengthened the piece with Saneh wax, a Metta takrut, sacred relic material and further chanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAc Lek regarded this combination highly and continued keeping the artifact with him rather than treating it simply as another collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter remaining in his personal possession for many years, I eventually had the honour of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereceiving this very piece directly from Ac Lek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, this provenance is particularly meaningful. It is not simply an old Ma Sek Nang attributed to a lineage. Its path can be traced through the people who actually kept and worked with it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMa Sek Nang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, literally represented through the imagery of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorse and Lady\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, belongs to an old attraction-oriented form of Thai folk wiccha associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaha Saneh, Metta and attraction between men and women\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example is an old cast-brass piece originally received by Ac Lek from an elderly monk encountered in far northern Thailand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artifact was subsequently given to Por Sala Tan for additional empowerment. Por Sala Tan prepared its underside with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaneh wax, a Metta takrut and a piece of sacred relic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by further chanting before returning it to Ac Lek.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to Ac Lek, the resulting artifact therefore carries the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaneh wiccha of both the old northern monk and Por Sala Tan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts importance lies equally in its ritual construction and its unusually direct personal provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorse imagery appears in several strands of Southeast Asian folk belief, where the animal can represent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emovement, vitality, pursuit and powerful instinct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin Ma Sek Nang, these qualities are brought into an explicitly human context through the pairing of the horse and female figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imagery is direct and belongs more naturally to folk and Barang practice than conventional temple Buddhist iconography. Its traditional purpose centres upon the movement of attraction — creating a stronger pull between people and encouraging attention, approach and interpersonal interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch forms were particularly suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaneh wiccha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where symbolic imagery, sacred substances and kata were combined to strengthen personal magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is especially interesting because its history crosses two stages of practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original old monk established the first layer of the piece. Por Sala Tan did not replace that earlier work; instead, he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadded to and strengthened the existing construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a layered artifact carrying more than one practitioner's wiccha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Cast Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal figure is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold brass casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicting the Ma Sek Nang composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts aged surface, casting marks and natural patina remain visible, reflecting its earlier history before the artifact came into Por Sala Tan's hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original brass piece was given to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAc Lek by an old monk in far northern Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to Ac Lek, the artifact already carried the old monk's Saneh practice before it was subsequently brought to Por Sala Tan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaneh Wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan inserted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaneh wax into the underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the old casting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin his practice, prepared wax served as a ritual medium through which attraction-oriented wiccha could be concentrated and retained within an artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts inclusion reinforced the existing Saneh character of the Ma Sek Nang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Takrut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta takrut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was added together with the wax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Saneh concerns attraction and magnetism, Metta introduces the complementary quality of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarmth, goodwill and favourable reception\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intention is therefore not simply to attract attention, but to encourage the resulting interaction to develop more smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Relic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan also inserted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea piece of sacred relic material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis became part of the internal ritual core, combining with the wax and takrut before the underside was completed and the artifact underwent further chanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ritual history of this Ma Sek Nang occurred in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo distinct stages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first belonged to the old northern monk from whom Ac Lek originally received the brass figure. According to Ac Lek, the piece already carried Saneh qualities from this earlier practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second stage began when Ac Lek entrusted the artifact to Por Sala Tan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than treating it as an unfinished object, Por Sala Tan worked upon the existing foundation. He prepared the underside with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaneh wax, a Metta takrut and sacred relic material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe completed construction was then subjected to further chanting and ritual empowerment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly after this additional work was finished did Por Sala Tan return the Ma Sek Nang to Ac Lek.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting artifact therefore represents a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elayered lineage of preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: the original Saneh work of the northern monk combined with Por Sala Tan's later Metta and Saneh wiccha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal traditional orientation of Ma Sek Nang is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaha Saneh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — attraction and personal magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts associated qualities include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaha Saneh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — strengthening attraction and personal appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — encouraging warmth, kindness and favourable treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpposite Attraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — traditionally associated with increased attention between men and women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Magnetism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — making the keeper more noticeable in social situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproachability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — encouraging others to initiate conversation and interaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelationship Harmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — supporting warmer and smoother interpersonal exchanges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — strengthening confidence and the ability to engage naturally with others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness Metta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — applying personal charm and goodwill towards customer-facing situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of Saneh and Metta is important. Attraction draws attention, while Metta encourages that attention to develop into a favourable interaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn modern life, Ma Sek Nang may be understood as a specialised piece for people who place particular emphasis upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersonal attraction, social confidence and interpersonal presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts traditional character naturally connects with relationships and opposite attraction, but the same qualities may also be relevant to people working in sales, entertainment, hospitality or other environments where personal rapport matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor business use, the Metta element is particularly useful. Being noticed is only the beginning; people must also feel comfortable enough to communicate, trust and continue an interaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin disciplined practice, Saneh is best approached as the strengthening of one's own presence and attraction rather than as a means of overriding another person's choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Ma Sek Nang is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold cast-brass artifact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicting a horse positioned over a female figure. The aged brass retains natural patina and irregularities from its original casting, with traces of handwritten sacred markings visible across the body and base. A white Sai Sin is tied around the horse's neck, while the underside contains the ritual additions made by Por Sala Tan: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaneh wax, a Metta takrut and a piece of sacred relic material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The complete artifact is preserved within a fitted clear protective casing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Ma Sek Nang already carries a concentrated Saneh orientation, it pairs naturally with a strong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e amulet where a softer and more socially balanced expression is desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor business use, it may be accompanied by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining attraction with speech, persuasion and customer communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated wealth piece may also complement it for commercial purposes: Ma Sek Nang strengthens personal attraction and rapport, while the wealth amulet concentrates upon financial opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor everyday balance, a respected Buddha-form amulet may serve as the principal baramee foundation while Ma Sek Nang retains its specialised Saneh role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those pieces where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprovenance matters as much as the physical artifact itself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt began with an old monk in far northern Thailand, who gave the Ma Sek Nang to Ac Lek. Ac Lek subsequently entrusted it to Por Sala Tan, who added Saneh wax, a Metta takrut and sacred relic material before chanting over it and returning it to him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAc Lek then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersonally carried the piece for many years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen speaking about it, he specifically told me that he regarded its Saneh quality highly because it combined the power of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold monk's original wiccha with Por Sala Tan's later empowerment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEventually, I had the honour of receiving the same Ma Sek Nang directly from Ac Lek.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, this makes the artifact particularly significant. 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