Phra Somdej, honored as "King of Amulet", is the leading role in "Benjapakee" --- Phra Somdej , Phra Nang Phaya, Phra Rod, Phra Phong Supan, Phra Somgor.
Phra Somdej amulet is usually seen in a Buddha image sitting on tiers, encircled by an arc and with a square frame. The name "Somdej" comes from a story that Somdej Toh Wat Rakang began making Buddha amulets of this type since 2409 BE (AD 1866) after his rank was upgraded to Somdej Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phomarangsi.
Buddha amulets made by Somdej Toh could be categorized into four periods:
1st period: amulets of all types;
2nd period (2395 BE - 2409 BE): The prototype of Phra Somdej amulets, made by Somdej Toh after upgraded to the monk rank Somdej, was shown. Amulet molds were made by worshippers.
3rd period (2409 BE - 2415 BE): Phra Somdej amulets made in this period are regarded as the most beautiful ones. The molds were offered by the palace goldsmith Luang Vijarn Jereranai. Now they are all high-priced and coveted by celebrities.
4th period: after Somdej Toh passed away, his disciples made Phra Somdej amulets with residual material.
Phra Somdej amulets made by other guru monks, such as LP Pern, LP Tim, LP Khun, LP Sin, LP Boon, LP Key, LP Won, etc., are also famous.
The efficacy of Phra Somdej amulets is all-around: wealth, business, metta (loving-kindness), invulnerability, protection against adversity, defense against the devil, immunity from disease, and so on.
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