AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT !!!
The majority of Jatukam amulets have lost their original values with many being pretty much worthless today. But that doesnt apply to all jatukam amulets and surprisingly some are still in high demand despite much lower values.
This is one particular example that is still popular and for good reasons, not only is it attractive but it is one pim that can still be worn without feeling ridiculous and self conscious. In fact it is no bigger than the average somdej, not the typical pie dish dimensions that one associates with Jatukam.
This particular 1st batch amulet, named Jatukam Ramathep Deva Noppakrak, was made with Royal approval and was consecrated at 5 ceremonies, organized in 3 separate locations, each related in some way to Jatukam Ramthep.
The amulet is exceptionally beautiful, made of silver and encased in a custom sterling silver reliquary.
On August 26th, B.E.2549, 15.49 pm, HRH Somsawalee presided over the Buddhist ceremony to create this series of amulets at Wat Buddhai Sawan, Ayudhaya province.
On the occasion that this amulet was blessed, HRH Crown Prince of Thailand donated 20 sets of monk’s robes.
The sacred amulets were created to raise funds to support the project at Wat Chayalungkar to construct a tower in which to preserve sacred Buddhist Texts and also to assist in the construction of Phra Pariyatti Dharma School.
Who Created the Amulets?
Luang Por Nui of Wat Ko-Hong, Songkla province
Lunag Phor Phra Pipat Wacharaphorn
M.C. Chulacherm Yukol
Pkra Kru Pawanasobhon of Wat Pa Dharmasopon, Lobburi province
Sacred Ceremonies
Wat Boromthatu, Nakhon Si Thammarat province on August 18th, B.E.2549.
Holy City Pillar of Nakhon Si Thammarat province on August 18, B.E.2549.
Wat Buddhai Sawan, Ayudhaya province, on August 26, B.E.2549
Holy City Pillar of Nakhon Si Thammarat province on November 23, B.E.2549
Wat Boromthatu, Nakhon Si Thammarat province on November 23, B.E.2549
Naksat or Naksatya
Naksat is a kind of angel that according to the Chinese belief was appointed to protect each year. There are 12 Naksat angels each represented by a different kind of animal, namely; the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, cock, dog and pig.
According to legend a legend, Tao Promkosi, one of the mightiest angels invited all animals on the planet to his palace to listen to Lord Buddha’s dharma, but only the 12 species above joined the ceremony.
Therefore Lord Buddha had considered each of the 12 species of animal were auspicious and decided to appoint them as the Naksat angels to help protect each year. For example this year is called the year of the pig, because it was protected by the pig Naksat angel
The Chinese also used the Naksat angels in astrological science to forecast and predict destiny of an individual along with their inherent characteristics.
Deva Noppakrah
Dheva Noppakrah is a kind of angel that was appointed to protect each day of the week. Each week is therefore composed of seven Dheva Noppakrah angels namely; Phra-arthit(The Sun), Phra-juntr(The Moon), Phra-angkarn (Mars), Phra-buddha (Mercury), Pra-paruhas (Jupiter), Phra-suek (Venus), Phra Sao (Saturn).
The belief in Dheva Noppakrah angels was influenced by the great Hindu legend regarding Phra Narai, Phra Prohm, Phra Isuarn, and Phra Uma who it was said created the Dheva Noppakrah angels as follows:
Sunday: The Dheva Noppakrah angel for Sunday was called Phra-arthit (The Sun) who was made of 6 Singha (heavenly lions).Therefore the lucky number of the person who was born on Sunday is 6.
Monday: The Dheva Noppakrah angel for Monday was called Phra-juntr (The Moon) who was made of 15 virgin women. Therefore the lucky number of the person who was born on Monday is 15.
Tuesday: The Dheva Noppakrah angel for Tuesday was called Phra-angkarn (Mars) who was made of 8 buffaloes. Therefore the lucky number of the person who was born on Tuesday is 8.
Wednesday daytime: The Dheva Noppakrah angel for Wednesday daytime was called Phra-buddha (Mercury) who was made of 17 elephants. Therefore the lucky number of the person who was born on Wednesday daytime is 17.
Wednesday night time: The Dheva Noppakrah angel for Wednesday nighttime was called Phra-Rahoo who was made of 12 ghosts. Therefore the lucky number of the person who was born on Wednesday
night time is 12.
Thursday: The Dheva Noppakrah angel for Thursday was called Phra-paruhas (Jupiter) who was made of 19 Brahm (or Hindu priests). Therefore the lucky number of the person who was born on Thursday is 19.
Friday: The Dheva Noppakrah angel for Friday was called Phra-suek (Venus) who was made of 21 heavenly oxen. Therefore the lucky number of the person who was born on Friday is 21.
Saturday: The Dheva Noppakrah angel for Saturday was called Phra Sao (Saturn).who was made of 10 heavenly tigers. Therefore the lucky number of the person who was born on Saturday is 10.
Phra Ketu (Neptune): For anyone who does not know their birth day, they should worship Pra Ketu (Neptune) as their Dheva Noppakrah angel. Phra Ketu angel was made of 9 Phayanak or sacred giant snakes Therefore the lucky number of the person who was born on an unknown day is 9.
Because both the Naksat angels and Dheva Noppakrah angels were protectors of human fates they were engraved on this series of Jatukam Ramathep amulets.
Devotees giving worship to these amulets would effectively also give praise to the angels who would in return protect them from all danger.
The 8 Phra Arahant
According to Buddhist doctrine, Lord Buddha also appointed 8 Phra Arahant to protect the 8 directions as follows:
The East: The Phra Arahant who was appointed to protect this direction was also known as Phra Alya Kolthunya, the first Buddhist monk in the world.
It was believed that the persons who wanted to become winners must worship Phra Alya Kolthunya and the Moon. Moreover Lord Buddha also created a Buddhist image for Monday called Pang Hamyat, which is a standing Buddha image with the right hand was raised up to the breast.
The sacred spell to worship the Buddha image for Monday is “I Ra Cha Ka Ta Ra Sa”.
The South East: The Phra Arahant who was appointed to protect this direction was Phra Maha Gussapa, and was praised by Lord Buddha for his immensely strong body.
It was believed that the persons who wanted to be powerful must worship Phra Maha Gussapa and Mars. Lord Buddha also created a Buddha image for Tuesday called Pang Sai-yas, which is a reclining Buddha image. The sacred spell to worship the Buddha image for Tuesday is “Ti Hung Ja To Ro Ti Nung”.
The South: The Pra Arahant who was appointed to protect this direction was Phra Sali-butra, who was praised by Lord Buddha for his genius in Dharma.
It was believed that individuals that wanted to be clever must worship Phra Sali-butra and Mercury.
Lord Buddha also created a Buddha image for Wednesday daytime called Pang Umbatr, which is a standing Buddha holding a monk bowl in his two hands. The sacred spell to worship the Buddha image for Wednesday daytime is “Pi Sam Ra Lo Pu Sat Put”.
The Southwest: The Pra Arahant who was appointed to protect this direction was Phra Ubali, who was praised by Lord Buddha for his strict observation of the rules.
It was believed that the persons who wanted to be strict people must worship Phra Ubali and Saturn. Lord Buddha also created a Buddha image for Saturday called Pang Nakprok, which is a sitting Buddha image with Nak, (or sacred giant snakes forming a hood over the head.) The sacred spell to worship the Buddha image for Saturday is “So Ma Na Ka Ri Ta To”.
The West: The Phra Arahant who was appointed to protect this direction was Phra Anonda, who was Lord Buddha’s personal assistant because he was sophisticated.
It was believed that the ones who wished to be sophisticated must worship Phra Anonda and Jupiter. Lord Buddha also created a Buddha image for Thursday called Pang Samathi, which is a meditating Buddha image with his two hands upon his lap. The sacred spell to worship the Buddha image for Thursday is “Pa Sam Sam Vi Sa Te Pa”.
The Northwest: The Phra Arahant who was appointed to protect this direction was Phra Sivali, who was praised by Lord Buddha for his good fortune and wealth.
It was believed that the persons who wanted to be rich and lucky must worship Phra Sivali and Phra-Rahoo
Lord Buddha also created a Buddha image for Wednesday night time called Pang Pa-le-lai, which is a Buddha image in a forest and was worshipped by wild animals. Sacred spell to worship the Buddha image for Wednesday night time is “Ka Put Pun To Tum Wa Ka”.
The North: The Phra Arahant who was appointed to protect this direction was Phra Mokkalla, who was praised by Lord Buddha for his magic power.
It was believed that the persons who wanted to be prosperous, charming and happy must worship Phra Mokkalla and Venus. Lord Buddha also created a Buddha image for Friday called Pang Rumpueng, which is a standing Buddha image raising both hands over his breasts. The sacred spell to worship the Buddha image for Friday is “Wa Toe No A Mah Mah Wa”.
The Northeast: The Phra Arahant who was appointed to protect this direction was Phra Rahul, who was praised by Lord Buddha for his ability in education and learning.
It was believed that the persons who wanted to be famous and intellectual must worship Phra Rahul and the Sun. The sacred spell to worship the Buddha image for Sunday is “A Vi Su Nuet Sa Nu Ti”.
The Centre: Apart from the 8 directions, the center was protected by Lord Buddha who controlled every Phra Arahuntra. Lord Buddha also created a Buddha image called Pang Maravichai, a sitting Buddha image which was highly respected for the power to conquer all evil and maleavolent forces.
Anyone who does not know his/her birthday must worship the Buddha image and Phra Ketu who would protect them from all danger and evil. The sacred spell to worship the Buddha image is “A Ra Hung Su Ka To Pa Ka Wa”.
Jatukam Ramathep Amulet Face
The face of this Jatukam Ramathep amulet is engraved with the image of Jatukam Ramathep surrounded by the 8 Dheva Noppakrah angels.
B. Moreover, the sacred Buddhist spell called Phra Buddha Kun 56 was also engraved on the amulet face, in brief to ensure that the worshippers’ fate is one of prosperity and good fortune.
C. There are also the Thai lucky numbers of each day from Monday to Sunday (Wednesday has 2 numbers as previously mentioned) namely 15,8,17,10,19,12,21,6, which when totaled equals 108, which itself can be divided into three further lucky numbers, namely; 56,38 and 14.
This in itself is regarded as a miracle because the number 56 is related to the sacred spell Phra Buddha Kun 56, the number 38 is related to the sacred spell Phra Dharma Kun 38, and the number 14 is0 related to the sacred spell Phra Sangkha Kun 14.
D. Furthermore, the ancient Khmer letters were also engraved on the amulet face’ These are believed bless the life of the worshipper with longevity, beauty, happiness and strength.
Additionally, there are also the 16 lotuses, which represent the Gods of the 16 heavens, who would join with the 8 Pra Arahuntra (or 9 if you include the central Lord Buddha) and 8 Dheva Noppakrah angels to help protect the worshipper from all evil and bad fortune.
Jatukam Ramathep Amulet Reverse
A. At the centre of the back of this Jatukam Ramathep amulets is the image of Phra Pidta Pungpakarn, surrounded by 8 giants who are represented by Phra Rahoo, or the god of wealth and good fortune.
B. The outmost circle was engraved with the sacred spell “Maha-uj” which is respected for the sacred power that could help protect the worshipper from all danger.
C. The middle circle was engraved with the sacred spell called “Duang Racha Choke” which is respected for the sacred power that will help increase the worshippers’ good fortune.
D. The innermost circle was carved the sacred spell called “Duang Kaset” which is respected for the sacred power that can fill the worshippers’ lives with food and property.
The reverse of this Jatukam Ramathep amulet appears similar in appearance to that of a spider’s web. This is not just co-incidence, but by design. The web is known to harness power that can entrap good fortune and once again protect the worshipper from danger.
The silver Jatukam Ramathep amulet no doubt will become an important collectors piece in the future.
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