Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Phra Kring, Neur Mekhasith alloy ~ Uttayatip Yant Thong (Taepkham), Commemorative amulets for the 87th birthday of Kruba Auwichaiya, Wat Kong Mookham, Chiang Tung (B.E.2567).


Made : 28 pieces
Serial No. : 22

*Bottom filled with precious Myanmar red herbs medicine powder, a pcs of Silver takrut, serial number, holy hairs and monk robe of Kb Auwichaiya.

*Encased with waterproof custom-made Silver Casing with Black Colour enamel (LongYa) and a pcs of gemstone. Come with original temple box.

The essence of Phra Kring lies in its ability to channel the divine energy and blessings of Phra Buddha Bhaisajayaguru. As devotees wear or keep Phra Kring amulets close to them, they believe in the amulet's power to bring forth healing (recover from illness or disease), protection, gain fame and prosperity.

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The Mekhasith

The composition of Mekhasith has been lost to the ravages of time, and no one is really certain what goes into it. The adepts skilled in its craft were extra secretive, even by the standards of spiritual practitioners, and much of the information has never been publicly revealed.

The material possesses a stunning iridescence, displaying at once varying shades of gray-black, golden-green, reddish or purple-green, similar to the color of insect wings. Although it is known to occur in many colours, it is perhaps the golden-green examples that are the most prized.

That is not to say that its composition is total mystery. An XRF Spectrometer analysis recently undertaken at a lab by a Thai amulet enthusiast, determined that Copper (Cu) and Antimony (Sb) together made up 99% of the total mass of the sample examined.

“Mekhasith are is believed to turn fate and fortunes in favour of their owners, as well as serve as a foreboding of good tidings and danger alike.”

Scattered information from various sources also seems to indicate that most Mekhasith comprises these other materials; Silica, Sulfur, Tellurium, Lead, Silver, Zinc, Copper, and Mercury, although none offer any explanation for the supernatural variety of hues it displays. It can only be speculated that the colourful iridescent came from Antimony and Tellurium, while the smooth shine could probably be contributed by phosphorus mixed with Silica.

Although is it believed that most examples of Mekhasith consist of mercury, this is improbable as mercury, which already exists in liquid form at room temperature, would likely evaporate at the high temperatures required to smelt and combine the other metals with it. It is thus speculated that mercury is only used in the early stages of the creation of the Mekhasith, to enable the metals to better incorporate.

Mekhasith are is believed to turn fate and fortunes in favour of their owners, as well as serve as a foreboding of good tidings and danger alike. If it displayed a bright colour, prosperity is on the way. A dull, stained colour is considered an ill omen.

It is also known for enhancing Metta Maha Niyom, further protecting its owner from danger and poor fortunes.

Mekhasith should be periodically cleaned using only rain water. Some texts claim that if used in conjunction with a Kala Ta Diew (commonly known as the “One-Eyed Cocunut”) or Rahu amulet, its ability to sustain or turn fortunes, and deflect danger, will be dramatically amplified. In tandem, these amulets will help their owners stave off ill repute and bad luck, and keep backstabbers and meddlesome people at bay.