Thursday, June 18, 2020

Ajahn Tew's arm shield-shaped Phrom Ong Kru, Nur Nawak with Real Gold Mask, Wat Manichulakarn, Loburi Province (B.E.2554).


Serial No. : 368
Made : 450 pcs 

*Come with temple box. With Aj Tew handwritten Yant.

阿赞丢盾型,九宝铜盖真金面,大梵天王四面神佛牌,玛尼朱拉甘寺庙,華富里府(佛历:二五五四年)

号码 :三百六十八号
制造 :四百五十枚

*拥有原装庙盒。由阿赞丢师父亲手写上经文。

Rian Arm Phra Phrom (Brahma), Phra Ajarn Tiew, Wat Mani Cholakan, Lopburi Province. In the past, the people of Lopburi originally called it as "Wat Koh Kaew", the reason for calling, is based on the characteristics of the landscape that originated in the middle of Thung Phrom Maart, Mueang District, Lopburi Province, but Wat Koh Kaew. It does not have a recorded history that it was founded.

Later, the government changed its name to "Wat Mani Cholakan" has been upgraded to a royal temple. It is also a place of worship "Phra Chedi Luang Pu Saeng" which is said to be very sacred.
At present, Phrakhru Wimonyanudom or Phra Ajarn Tiew Thitawatano is the abbot. He is a famous monk who made many sacred objects of our generation which is very popular from many disciples and collectors. Especially auspicious objects in the form of "Phra Phrom (Brahma)". Almost 20 years ago, amulets in the form of "Phra Phrom (Brahma)" created by Phra Ajarn Tiew. It can be regarded as a beautiful appearance that catches the eye. It is also highly valued by the Buddha's virtues and majesty in the form of coins.
The last set of sacred objects of Brahma Phra Ajarn Tiew allowed it to be built in B.E.2548 (2005) and since then it has never been built again. Despite many requests for him, until B.E.2553 (2010), "Phra Maha Viratham Dhammawiro", Wat Yannawa, Bangkok, has requested the creation of a permanent object for Wat Nong Kham. Which is the hometown temple that still lacks many factors with both the sanas of Thai temples in America. Which is a branch temple that directly goes up to Wat Yannawa also need capital for maintenance. "Phra Maha Viratham" therefore takes respect and consults with Phra Ajarn Tiew. Ask permission to create an idol of "Phra Phrom (Brahma)", the holy god of the universe. To rely on the prestige of the Master and Lord Brahma to bring success to the Sanasana in Buddhism.
When Phra Ajarn Tiew considers that it is truly beneficial to the religion, the Sangha, and the public. He therefore had the mercy to allow it to be built as a special case. In this regard, Phra Maha Viratham created two types of Brahma, namely, Type 1 is a casting coin made of pure black metal, very beautiful. This Brahma coin amulet can be regarded as the real Brahma created by the "first generation" casting process in the line of "Ajarn Heng Praiyawan". Because when Ajarn Heng was still alive. He created only Takrud, Yantra cloth and stamping coins (Rian) only. The process of pouring gold Brahma-shaped has never been used even once. So this first model of Brahma amulet is truly considered to be the first in his line. It was also different than any of the Brahma sects. That are all with the pump method.
For this Phra Ajarn Tiew Phra Phrom Rian Lor, Model 1, Phra Ajarn Tiew performed a gold pouring ceremony in front of the Ubosot of Wat Yannawa by hand. Himself, every coin, every bouquet. As of Sunday, September 26, B.E.2553 (2010), around 8:09 AM, there were only 108 coins minted, and at this time it was quickly exhausted. The second type is an Rian Arm Phra Phrom (Brahma shaped coin). Which Phra Maha Viratham has appointed the craftsmen to create this masterpiece beautifully. And also collecting talisman plates and various (channuan) slates the most intensely. The more interesting is the (channuan) slate "Tri Rattanathikun Phra Kring", which is the most excellent ringing amulet in both content and consecration, one of the current generations, which Phra Ajarn Tiew created in B.E.2550 (2007).
The aforementioned "Tri Rattanathikun amulet" slate was summoned to be melted into the "Phrom Coin" in this set of nearly ten bouquets together. Both casting coins and coin pump. They are all concentrated with the (channuan) slate of amulets and various talismans. They are considered to be the new generation of Brahma coins that are complete with works of art. Intense magical with mass.
There are 108 pieces of Phra Phrom cast amulet made of Nawak Loha (9 types of Metal), while the Arm-shaped Brahma coin (Rian Arm Phra Phrom) has been minted. Total : 99 gold coins, 50 gold-faced pink gold (rose gold) coins, 450 gold-faced Nawak Loha coins, 450 gold-faced silver coins, 2000 silver coins. Scheduled to be consecrated as an auspicious day on January 16, B.E.2554 (2011) at 5:00 pm by Luang Phor Wilai, Wat Pho Ngam, Samut Songkhram Province. Single chanting is scheduled for a full month before the last ceremony at 3:19 p.m. on 18 Feb B.E.2554 (2011), receiving amulets on 25 Feb B.E.2554 (2011) onwards. The main purpose of creation this batch of Phra Brahma Medal to raise fund for the propagation of Buddhism, to fund the construction of permanent objects at Wat Nong Kham, Chakrat District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and to build the Ubosot Sala at Wat Anantachin, North Carolina, USA.
Phra Phrom(The four-faced Brahmā Sahampati) 四面神
Brahmā Sahampati is an early Hindu religion dating back some 5,000 years. This religion is mainly symbolized by a trinity of Gods, namely; Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. It is believed that this Brahmanical triad combined their powers to create the Buddhist world.

One of the earliest iconographic descriptions of Brahma is that of the four-faced god seated on a lotus. In Thai Buddhism this Brahminist 4-faced god is known as "Phrom Sie Nah ", but it often referred to by others as the 4 faced Buddha.

Thai Buddhists highly respect many Brahminist gods including the 4-faced Phrom Buddhism grew out of a culture which believed in many levels of gods, called devas. There were also the highest level of gods, the Brahma gods, and Maha Brahma, the highest God.

Indeed many Thai religious ceremonies are heavily influenced by Hindu ritualistic practices even amulet consecrations. Buddhism as a religion is deeply rooted in early Hinduism from which it developed.

The description of Brahma like other deities of Hinduism bears a mystic symbolism. The lotus represents the Reality. Brahma sitting on the lotus indicates that he is ever-rooted in the infinite Reality. Reality is the foundation on which his personality rests. The four faces of Brahma represent the four Vedas. They also symbolise the functioning of the inner personality (antahkarana) which consists of thoughts. They are the mind (manas), the intellect (buddhi), ego (ahamkara) and conditioned-consciousness (chitta). They represent the four ways in which thoughts function. They are the manifestations of the unmanifest Consciousness

The significance of the 4 faced God from the Thai perspective is that the Great Brahma is able offer help to the people who cry to him from all directions, granting wishes to those who ask. It is widely thought that Phra Phrom offers protection from danger and prosperity in business.

The most famous image of Brahma or Phra Phrom is located at the Erawan Shrine which can be found at the intersection between Ratchadamri Road and Ratchaprasong Road in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, Thailand. It is a popular tourist attraction and often features performances by resident Thai dance troupes, who are hired by worshippers in return for seeing their prayers at the shrine answered.

Interestingly Lord Brahma is not popularly worshipped in India. This is so, because the idea of creation is repugnant to seeker of Truth since the creation of thoughts has veiled the infinite Reality. The attempt of all spiritual seekers is to destroy the existing thoughts and maintain the state of single pointed thought until the Reality is revealed. Hence, Siva (god of destruction) and Vishnu (god of maintenance) are worshiped more than Brahma.

Phra Phrom will save you from black magic and the evil ones, brings you happiness, money and prosperity, help to make your good wishes come true, providing protection from danger, and endow the wearer with good luck and and fortune.


The significance of the the various objects held in the hands are:

1.Book signifies wisdom (Panna) leading to the right path to success
2.Chanting Beads signifies cultivation of good karma in the cycle of birth and death (Samsara)
3.Jug signifies ample water (wealth) where one would not be out of thirst opportunity to earn a living
4.Baton is used to discard all obtacles created by the evil ones
5.Shell signifies bringing luck and obtaining precious ones
6.Hand on the Chest signifies protection and safety


(The information about Phra Phrom is from others website. Just used for reference.)