常见的泰国佛牌功效介绍

崇迪 崇迪佛牌的功用：使生意兴隆、财源不绝、逢凶化吉、对危急事有预感、人缘六合、辟邪降刀之伤害。据说凡佩带崇迪佛牌者，只要用心善良，会有天神庇佑，必定凡事順心事事如意。所以崇迪佛牌也是佛牌之王。 药师佛 药师佛泰文称Phra Kring。泰文Phra是佛像的意思；Kring是指內有摇动符珠。药师佛又名灵佛。灵佛之名乃源于摇动佛像时，藏于佛身中的小球（符珠）会发出清优的铃声，令人内心充满快乐、和谐与宁静，从而唤醒人们，提升自我意识，促进身心健康，增进财富。助人成愿，清孽障，健康，保平安。 坤平佛牌 坤平佛牌能保人平安、挡危险、辟邪，说到人缘一定会想到坤平佛牌。另外佩戴坤平佛牌，对赌运也有一定的帮助。 大梵天王四面神 四面神“拍蓬”可说是一位眼观四方耳听八面，闻声而渡人求难的慈悲天王．其八只手所握的法器有其深長的意义与来源，书本：代表无上智慧，可求赐予正道与學業功。念珠：代表轮回与修行。枪棍：代表驱除一切魔障。花瓶：代表解渴，有求必应。螺壳：代表赐福、赐財、赐宝物。按胸手印：代表庇佑平安吉祥。法轮：代表消灾和收服一切邪魔外道。如意宝：代表万事如意，财源广进。因此四面神有有求必应，成愿力高，正偏橫财，旺人缘名声，升运，增健康爱情，镇宅的功效。 象神 象神是代表财富、智慧、权力、健康、成功，在泰国许多高僧都有开光象神佛牌，佩帶象神佛牌，只要诚心祈求，可以排除一切困难，让佩带者有大智慧並且可以带来无比的好运跟祝福。 赌神二哥丰 二哥丰佛牌可以助扭转运势，提升运气，万事顺利，旺官运使事业平步青云，旺赌运，旺偏财，旺投资，指引财路等功效。 成功佛 成功佛是泰国知名的佛陀之一，据说成功佛，是力量最強大的佛，最漂亮的泰國佛。成功佛不仅是最美丽庄严的泰国佛，也被誉为最灵验的泰国佛陀之一，神威显赫只要信众诚心祈求，慈悲的成功佛都会协助信徒达成心愿，成功佛会保佑平安、健康、事业及家运都可以順利，因此泰国百姓的家中，大多也都是供奉成功佛最多，可見百姓對成功佛非常信賴。 蝴蝶牌 蝴蝶牌这一款牌的创始人是古巴吉士纳师傅，这一位师傅擅长用大自然的植物如花粉、檀香木磨成粉混合在一起做成佛牌及一些招人缘及增強财运的圣物。这是因为古巴大师相信花有精灵的存在及有很強的招人缘功效。而檀香木则有天生就有避降和解降的功效。所以古巴大师就利用了這一些材料來做成蝴蝶牌﹐借助精灵的力量及师傅本身念经加持的法力来帮助佩戴者。由于这些植物天然就有香味﹐所以功效和人缘油一样。可以为佩戴者招人缘。古巴大师每一面蝴蝶牌上都会镶入宝石(铜牌蝶神例外)，这是因为古巴大师相信这些镶在牌面上的宝石经过念经加持后﹐有加強佩戴者财气的功效。除了加入宝石以外﹐古巴还有加入了由他亲手写的及念经加持的纯金或银达固﹐以达到完美的效果。蝴蝶牌的功效是招财﹐生意﹐人缘或是异性缘。 招财蜘蛛 招财蜘蛛是古巴吉士纳于今年所做的新佛牌，蜘蛛牌有守财和招财的功效﹐这是因为古巴大师认为蜘蛛的网除了可以将财运或是一些好机会像捕抓猎物一样的黏着之外，还可以将漏出去的财都一样的黏着﹐不会轻易的溜走。由于做牌的用料和蝴蝶牌一样的关系，所以也同样的有招人缘的功效，效果也和蝴蝶牌一样的強。 招财女神 招财女神带来福运与兴旺发达，事业精进带来家庭和睦，幸福美满使人感到仁慈魅力、人见人爱。招财女神的造型是以古代淑女形象，穿着古代的服装，头发整齐束起，戴上精美的发饰，显得典雅端庄，常常是坐像，上臂和手腕都戴有金镯子。这位女神不时会发挥灵性，使人们走进店里购物，自然能使店家主人生意兴隆，财满金库。不少商家证实，自从店內供奉了招财女神后，生意果然比以前大有起色。当家中或者店面供奉招财女神，就必须每天进行膜拜。供奉招财女神不会带來任何坏处，只会令人事事順心，善意的行为必会获得好报，心想事成，财源广进。因此，家中或店中如有招财女神，则必有福气和财气，让虔诚的主人有享不进的财运和福运。 食小人开运佛 拉胡，是泰国民间流传己久的灵物，凡曾供奉者都知道拉胡佛牌是“霉運”的克星，是一种难以用言语来解释的防身物，佩戴功效利于克制小人，擋是非，升运转走衰运，破流年受阻之运气，增添供奉者后天运，凡事都得心应手，还可以挡险，挡邪术鬼灵。 必打佛 必打佛（掩面佛）这是一尊专保钱财不漏，而且有人缘六合，可驱邪、避险、避降、消灾等功能。 符 在华人的社会，已经不是陌生的护身物了，尤其是东南亚各地之华人，无论是佛教或道教，都有其个别的灵符，有些贴于住宅大门，有些摺成三角形佩戴在身上，其作用不外是避邪避煞，使小人魔鬼远离，得善神庇护，使财运、人缘、家庭得以平安幸福等。符的相传历史从道教、佛教、婆罗门教到现在，少说也有三千到四千年之久，在这漫长的时间里，人类对符咒的信任与其灵验功能，一点也不减当年，可想而知符咒虽然只是一块布、铜片，或其他形狀，但是这个经过开光诵经祝福的圣物，是会带给您某种好处与安乐的。符咒的威力可以说是公认的，尤其是在我们华人的社会里，符咒有崇高的地位，最起码他代表了华人的思想，就是安居乐业、平安吉祥。 拍婴 在泰国拍婴是用于正道，一般供奉其为挡降，反噬降头，以及防小人之用而已，而在柬埔寨，当地人即将拍婴供奉为邪神，尤其偏远村落，更加如是，其效果一般是增加人缘，增加财运（尤其偏财），保护主人，劈邪，挡降，反噬降头，防小人。虽说邪神，不过他的效果却比正神更加多变化。 燕通 在泰国有一种名“燕通”爱情神和相关传说，也许现己鲜为人知．传说燕通神是缅甸神灵派记载中──“阴阳合一福德正神”外貌是男女合抱法相，男的称为“燕”是天地间之阳气聚合变化而成．女的则称为“通”是由阴气聚合变化成。 根据古代神灵派之记载，只要诚心供奉或佩带“燕通爱情神再加上每天密念燕通爱情神咒，就能令异性产生极大吸引力，使异性对自己产生迷恋倾慕之情。 古代泰国法师使用各种爱情树蕊、经粉、药草，雕刻成一对男女相拥抱，赤身祼体的爱情神，给在感情路上波折重重、爱情运欠佳、感情生活欠奉的男女佩带，往往都能在短时间内能将自己的爱情运、桃花运、夫妻运等得以改善．也有佩带者在佩带后在短时间内能得多位异性倾慕及垂青，极其灵验，是有意改造爱情运的人必备圣物。 此圣物特别用于挽回失落的感情，增进夫妻关系 (而这只可用于所有正当和合，绝不可拆散别人家庭或做第三者，否则必遭恶果。)

泰国佛牌的种类及功效

1、崇笛——事事顺利，平安，招正财，助生意，人缘 2、药师佛——成愿，清孽障，健康，平安 3、玉佛——事事顺利，平安，招正财，助生意，助权力 4、所通佛——招正财，成愿，平安，助生意，人缘 5、省卡寨(善加财)——招正财，成愿，平安，助生意，人缘 6、佛相坤平——助人缘，事业，平安 7、士华利——超级人缘，事业，平安 8、必打——有两手及多手法相，手越多，挡险功能越强，挡是非，挡小人，招正偏财 9、龙婆托——挡险保平安健康，挡邪术鬼灵，正财事业，人缘，镇宅 10、泽度金——求事成愿，转运，挡小人，正偏横财 11、象神——提升智慧，求事成愿，招正扁财，旺人缘名声 12、猴神—— 泰文名：哈鲁曼，提升斗心意志，战无不胜，挡险保平安 13、拉胡—— 食小人，挡是非，升运转走衰运，挡险，挡邪术鬼灵 14、蝴蝶——人缘，姻缘，财运，平安 15、鲁士——求事成愿，增加智慧，挡邪术鬼灵，镇宅，有求必应 16、徐祝老人—— 储蓄，追烂数，招财 17、招财女神 ——人缘，财运 18、坤平将军——异性缘，人缘，招财，平安 19、巴拉杰——又名【阝日】具神， 招财，人缘，平安 20、沙力架(人缘鸟)——令说话变得动听，sale必备

The Biography of Somdej Toh (Toh Phromarangsi)

Somdej Toh or Archan Toh was born on 17th day of April in 1788 (B.E.2331), in a small village of Kamphaeng Phet Province of the Chakri Dynasty, known formally as Phra Buddhachan Toh Phromarangsi, he was born before his father became the King. Among devotees he is addressed as Somdej Toh or Archan Toh, he is one of the most beloved and famous Buddhist monks during Thailand's Rattanakosin period in Thailand ruled under King Rama. Somdej Toh is a venerable person in Buddhism. Somdej Toh was named "Toh" before his monk hood and then "Phromarangsi" as his ordination-name. When Somdej Toh ordained as a novice at the age of 12. His family took him to Wat Nibbanaram - currently Wat Mahathaad in Bangkok, a temple right across the road from the Grand Palace. At the age of 21, in 1807 (B.E.2350), he ordained as a monk under the Royal Patronage at Wat Praseeratanasasadaram (Wat Prakeo) in Bangkok. Later he refuge in Wat Rakang ability to further his knowledge, he studied hard at the temple on philosophy in Buddhism and various Buddhist scriptures. Well-versed in Buddhist teachings, he was also named as Maha Toh, the King monk. He was noted for the skill of his preaching and Thai poetry to reflect the beauty of Buddhism. He studied the Buddhist scriptures of Pali scriptures with several Buddhist masters. A shilled meditator with closed connection with the royal family, Somdej Toh was famous for his wide popularity of his humble, despite his ranking and considerate, he was easily approach for communicating with advices and offered blessings with people at all levels of life. After becoming a well-known monk, he became the preceptor for Prince Mongkut, Prince Mongkut later became King Rama IV of Thailand. When Prince Mongkut was ordained as a monk. Somdej Toh was his senior monk, the one who taught him initially in Dharma and Vinaya. Soon after Prince Mongkut was appointed to a clerical post, his father the present King passed away. The Privy Council appointed one of his brother as King Rama III in place of his father. Somdej Toh in the course of his studies in Buddhist practice. he decided to leave Bangkok and went for “Thudong” alone, deep into the jungle to the border of Thailand, Laos and Cambodiafor more than 2 decades. Thudong is a monk’s journey to gain knowledge to build up good karma and to know the teaching of Buddha. Prince Mongkut remained in the temple as a monk for 20 years. When King Rama III (his brother) passes away, Prince Mongkut was then offered the throne. So Prince Mongkut disrobed and was reign as King Rama IV. As time goes by, in the year 1860 (B.E.2403), when King Rama IV built the Holy City Hill named “Phra Nakhon Khiri Royal Palace” locally it is known as Khao Wong or Palace Hill in Phetchaburi province, the King Rama IV invited the country monks for the opening ceremony and celebration in a grand manner. Among the monks, the King gave the order decree to fetch Somdej Toh back to Bangkok from Thudong. Royal Officer were sent out into the forest to look for him, or bring back any monk they could found. Finally the topic been brought to his attention, Somdej Toh voluntarily intended to returned back to Bangkok after 20 years of Thudong. He was invited for the ceremony, Somdej Toh set off his journey with a boat to Bangkok for the celebration, while on his way there was a sea storm occurred. Somdej Toh step out in front of the boat and with his virtue of prayer he waved his hand toward the sea. The wind died down and the sea storm was completely calm. It can said that with his prayer even the wind and the waves obey him. Somdej Toh had long been the favourite of the King. After that occasion, King Rama IV appointed him to be in charge of Wat Rakang, and provided him with the title of “Somdej”, is a high rank title a monk hold. After receiving the title his name was revealed as Somdej Toh until today. During King Rama IV reign year 1864, Somdej Toh was given the ceremonial name Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phromarangsi. Another contribution of Somdej Toh is the Chinabanchorn (Jinnabanchorn) Katha. This Katha was an ancient Buddhist katha, which Somdej Toh received from an old scroll from Sri Lanka. After having the Katha, on some occasions Somdej Toh editing and rewrite to improved the Katha scriptures from the original one making it easier to pray. The Katha is named “Chinabanchorn”, which is the same name to Tao Maha Phrom Chinabanchorn. Somdej Toh used this katha for ceremony chanting, blessing and meditation all the times whatever he do. Chinabanchorn Katha is known as the most powerful Katha of all and believed to be the supreme Buddhist spell because the words of this Katha invited the magic power of Lord Buddha Somdej Phra Sammasam Buddhachao, other Lord Buddhas and Phra Arahants. Phra Somdej amulets generally is good for protecting the worshipper from avoidance of misfortune, accident, disaster, dispelled black magic, evil spirits and ghosts. There is one story tells early in his reign. There was a time, before Somdej Toh went for Thudong, he went to reside at Wat Rakang to further his studies. The night before, abbot of the temple dreamed that a white elephant was moving toward the direction of the temple and devoured all the scriptures in a boxes, the abbot was awaken by the horrifying dream, the next morning he felt that a conclusion must be some unusual visitor will come to the temple to take refuge that day. As it happened as he thought about, at the same day a devotee came to the temple of Wat Rakang to invited the abbot to perform a religious ceremony out of the temple. Before the abbot left, he instructed a novice monk in the temple that if there were visitor who visit the temple that day, they must use all effort to retained him at the temple until he come back. On that day, when Somdej Toh arrived at the temple of Wat Rakang, the novice monk told him the incident and requested him to wait and stayed for his abbot to come back. Somdej Toh was amazed with the incident, but he however stayed on and wait for the abbot to get back. After a moment, the abbot returned in a hurry and asked the novice monk is there any visitor who came to the temple. Somdej Toh was even more surprised and asked the abbot how come he knows that he will visit the temple on that day. The abbot told him of his dream and Somdej Toh immediately greet and pay respects to the abbot. When the abbot saw Somdej Toh he knew that Somdej Toh was an unusual person, with his head appeared larger than the rest of other monks, he will become a very outstanding monk and accepted him as his disciple. Somdej Toh were popular for his knowledge in both holy Dhamma and Visha (magic). The abbot taught Somdej Toh everything he knew until the last day of his life. In Thailand, whenever the monks attend a prayer chanting ceremony they will carry a holy fan, these fan describe their ranking statue. Before any ceremony start, the holy fan will be raised in front of the monk’s before chanting the verses. One day the King of Thailand invited Somdej Toh to conduct a bliss seeking prayer ceremony at a temple. Somdej Toh was holding his holy fan standing at the river bank when he intended to get a boat to get across the river. The area boat-man around there would normally provide Somdej Toh a free trip without charge because they know him well. On a particular day, a boat-man who came from some where else that did not know Somdej Toh provide him a ride across the river and ask Somdej Toh for the boat fare. As he know that the boat-man is just making a living, he offered his royal sealed holy fan to the boat-man as the fare. When Somdej Toh arrived at the temple the royal guards get confused as why Somdej Toh did not carry the holy fan with him and thought that he might had forgotten to bring it along. When the royal guards learned about incident, they are in fear as the holy fan was granted to Somdej Toh by the King with the royal seal on it, and also the holy fan was decorated with precious gemstones and the handle of the holy fan was made by ivory. When this matter was referred to the King, the King immediately ordered his royal guards to get back the holy fan from the boat-man. When the royal guards found the boat-man, he was still shivering and mentioned that it was Somdej Toh who insisted him to took the holy fan as the boat fare. The royal guard paid the boat fare and get back the holy fan from the boat-man and returned it back to Somdej Toh. From this story we can see the generosity of Somdej Toh. After this incident the King make a decision with a new law that no boat ride charges should be imposed on any monk taking a boat ride across the Chao Phraya River and this law is still enforce to present day. There was a day when Somdej Toh was taking a short afternoon nap, he notice that somebody have entered his room by the corner of his eye, he realized that it was a thief. He keep unknown and pretended asleep and did not bother with the thief. When the thief is about to leave, he saw a small gift box on the wall shelf near where Somdej Toh is sleeping. He intended to get the small box from the shelf but scare it may wake up Somdej Toh. The thief try hard to achieve the small box, but he failed to get it. Somdej Toh suddenly woke up to get the small box and hand it to him. The thief was confused when he see Somdej Toh gave him the small box without anger. He bravely asked Somdej Toh why he gave the small box to him, Somdej Toh told him, you are here for your neediness that why you came here, this small box belongs to me and I have to take care and look after it everyday. Now that you want it, I shall let you have it and I will be free from taking care of it. We came to this world without bringing anything with us, and we will not be taking anything with us when we leave. So why should we have to tied ourselves so much in this human world? Somdej Toh remained so dedicated to his life as a monk and brought many inspirations and implications to the people. He devotes large amount of funds he had for building several large Buddha statues on the government property. During the year 1872 (B.E.2415), Somdej Toh intended to build a tall standing Buddha statue holding a alms bowl at Wat IN (known as Wat Intharaviharn), when the Buddha statue is in process Somdej Toh who personally inspecting the construction of the Buddha statue, when the Buddha statue were under construction he used to slept at the site tent under the foot of the Buddha statue. On a night of June in the year 1872, when the statue was incomplete Somdej Toh pass away at the foot of the Buddha statue. Somdej Toh who originated the idea and unfortunately he is unable to see its completion. Somdej Toh left behind many precious such as the Buddha statues, temples and hundred thousands of Phra Somdej amulets. He also left behind the scripture text of Chinabanchorn Katha which is beneficial to all (is also known as The Grand Sutra Text). At the present time, more than 50 percents of devotees are able to chant this Katha. Because of his power of meditation and prayer, he created amulet of Phra Somdej reputed to be the most popular amulet among Buddhist collectors. The amulets were blessed and chanted by him and other respected famous monks in Thailand. He became famous for his wisdom, a venerable monk who gives Dharma talk to the royal palace and the public throughout the country. After his death there have been many legends concerning that time. He also appears in many versions of the story of the ghost wife Nang Nak Phra Khanong, sometimes referred to as just Nang Nak or Mae Nak.

Somdej Phra Phuttacharn(Toh), Wat Rakhang

Somdej Phra Phuttacharn(Toh), Wat Rakhang, made and blessed top famous Somdej Wat Rakhang between B.E.2400-2413. He passed away in B.E.2415 at the age of 85. His all Somdej amulets were blessed by himself with ChinnaBanchorn Katha. Materials for making the Somdejs comprise: shell lime, Phong Vises ( holy powder), assorted flowers from shrine, rice remains after his consumption, lotus, banana, ashes from incense urns, honey, tang oil, etc. This new Phra Somdej Wat Rakhang is made from a mixture of hold powders and fragments of the original Somdej Wat Rakhang amulets. Somdej amulets from Wat Rakhang will be highly collectable . Thai People believe that Phra Somdej amulet is best for strong protection and give the wearer Smooth sailing in life, Good business luck, Wealth fetching, Overcome all obstacles in life, Good in Business, Protection from harm and danger, Protection from evil spirit and Increase your personal good luck.

City Pillar (Lak Meuang) and the first Jatukam amulets

There are many stories on how the City Pillar (Lak Meuang) and the first Jatukam amulets were made. One story tells of Police Maj Gen Sanpetch Thammikun, the provincial police chief during the 1980s, going to Wat Nang Phraya during a shamanistic ritual. The medium, a woman, told the policeman to come back. When he did come back later the woman wasn't there, but had been replaced by a new medium claiming to be the spirit of the military leader for the B.E. 17th century Nakhon Si Thammarat king. The police general came a third time, and the second medium claimed to be yet another spirit - Jatukam, who instructed him to lead the construction of a city pillar. However, the spirit advised him that first he should consult with Police Maj Gen Khun Pantarakrachadej (also known as Ajarn Khun Phan), who was thought to be a master of Buddhist magical arts (Puttakom). This is believed by some to be the reason why Jatukam Ramathep was chosen to be a model for the amulet images when the campaign to raise funds for the city pillar was launched. The city pillar was partly completed in 1986, and the original Jatukam amulets were made in 1987. It was circular pendant a five-centimetres in diameter, and was priced at 49 baht. Now many are sold for more than 100,000 baht each. In the past only very few Jatukam amulets were produced, but after Police Maj Gen Khun Pantarakrachadej (Khun Phan) passed away recently at the age of 103 (some say 108), the amulets again became very popular.

Jatukham Rammathep defination

Jatukham Rammathep is the name of an unusually popular amulet sold by some Buddhist temples in Thailand. The amulet is named for two princes of the Srivijaya kingdom of southern Thailand, and is believed to provide protection and good fortune to the bearer. Some legends hold that the name actually belongs to an incarnation of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, whose worship was known in the south due to the presence of Mahayana Buddhism there during earlier eras. The original Jatukham Rammathep amulets were created in 1987 by a Thai policeman named Khun Phantharak Rajjadej who believed that the spirit of Jatukham Rammathep had assisted him in solving a difficult murder case. During 2006, following on the death of Khun Phantharak Rajjadej, Jatukham Rammathep amulets began to grow wildly in popularity among Thais who believed in their ability to grant good fortune and solve personal problems. The amulets were initially distributed by a temple in the town of Nakhon Si Thammarat in southern Thailand. As the demand for these amulets grew, they began to also be produced at other temples in Thailand.[2] In April 2007, a woman died after being trampled in a rush to acquire reservations for a batch of Jatukham Rammathep amulets being produced at the Mahathat Woromaha Vihan temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat.[2] Later that month, in the face of a crime wave of daily amulet robberies, Thailand's Supreme Patriarch stopped providing materials from the temple, such as ash from incense, used to make the amulets.[3] Trucks with loudspeakers blare promotions for different series of amulets all day in Nakhon Si Thammarat, and colorful posters cover many walls. It is estimated that sales of the Jatukham Rammathep amulet in Thailand will amount to over 20 billion baht during 2007.

Ganesh General Info

Many call Ganesh by other names such as Ganesha, Ganesa, or Ganapati. Ganesh, a Hindu god, first appeared about 2000 years ago. Over time Ganesh became a very important god. Millions of people believe Ganesh to be the supreme god - mostly in India. There are daily prayers offered to Ganesha from his followers. Ganesh is the son of Shiva and Vishnu. Shiva is said to have created Ganesh after a frustrating experience where he couldn't see his own wife - Vishnu - bathing. Ganesha is the god of obstacles, or, Vighneshvara. He is able to create and remove obstacles in peoples lives. It is said that if one doesn't worship him correctly he may put obstacles to your life - so Ganesh devotees are very good about honoring him! Ganesh is important not only in India where he originated, but in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Japan. In addition to obstacles, it is said that Ganesh can grant success. Ganesh statues, figurines, and amulets can be found all over Asia. Here in Thailand Ganesh statues share shrines with Buddha and Shiva quite frequently. Ganesh figures can be found in gardens, on the street, on the shore of rivers, at temples, in houses, in businesses, in college dorms, around necks, wrists and fingers, and on shirts! History - Ganesh Elephant - God with the Elephant Head Ganesh is a god that is worshiped by Hindus and to a lesser extent by Jains and Buddhists. He goes under a number of different names (more than 100) including: Ganesha Ganesa Vinayaka Ganapati Phra Phikanet (Thailand) Followers of Hinduism worship many gods, but Ganesh is the most well known to those outside of this religion because of his distinctive look. He has a large elephant head. Millions of people in India worship Ganesh as the ultimate god – the Supreme Being. Son of Shiva There are a number of legends that describe the birth of Ganesh. He is said to be the son of Lord Shiva – the god of death and destruction. One of the most popular stories of his birth is that he was magically created by Shiva’s wife – the goddess Pavarti. She made her son out of dirt because she needed someone to guard her door. Ganesh took his job seriously and he refused to allow anyone to enter his mother’s apartment. All was well until the Lord Shiva returned home from war unexpectedly. He was so angry about being stopped at his wife’s door by a stranger that he cut off Ganesh’s head. Pavarti was the only person in the world whom Shiva was afraid of, and she was outraged by what he had done to her son. The God of death and destruction become remorseful, and he promised to make amends. He decided to remove the head of the first animal he could find, and then used this to replace Ganesh’s amputated head. The first animal he came across was an elephant. The Power of Ganesh Ganesh is worshiped as the: Lord of Success Destroyer of obstacles Lord of elephants God of education and wisdom God of wealth Lord of beginnings As well as being the destroyer and creator of all obstacles, it is believed that Ganesh will deliberately create obstacles for those who disrespect him. He is also associated with the chakras in Kundalini yoga. He is said to reside in the sacral area – the root (first) chakra. Image of Ganesha Ganesh image amulet in gold oval case from Thailand.Ganesh is usually depicted with a humanoid looking elephant head, and a curved trunk. He also has a large protruding belly which is said to represent prosperity. Most images will show a small mouse beside his feet – this represents obstacles that need to be overcome. These depictions of Ganesh can be understood as representing his attributes: The large elephant head represents the wisdom given to him by Shiva His pot belly represents his ability to create prosperity The small mouse near his feet represents the many obstacles that need to be overcome Ganesh and Buddhism Ganesh is a Hindu god, but he is also on object of veneration for many Buddhists. This is hardly surprising as the Buddha and his early followers would have originally being devotees of Brahmanism (early Hinduism). There are even some Hindus who believe that the Buddha was a reincarnation of Ganesh. Some Buddhists believe that Ganesh was a bodhisattva – this is an enlightened being who decides to delay entering final nirvana because they wish to help those who are still suffering. Ganesha in Thailand Thailand is a predominately Buddhist country, but great respect is given to Ganesha because he is believed to be a bringer of good fortune. The Thais usually refer to him as Phra Phikanesuan or Phra Phikanet. There are many shrines devoted to him all over Thailand – one of the most prominent statues of him is located in Bangkok outside Central World. People will come to this shrine to make merit by laying flowers, sweets, or other treats. This is a particularly common practice for those who are looking for some luck when starting a new venture or sitting exams. One of the more novel ways that his image is used is that businesses that are going through a tough period will hang his picture upside down to indicate their distress. Ganesha Amulets Ganesha is seen as a powerful god who can help all humans in need. There are many stories from people who are convinced that he interceded on their behalf. Even people who have no real interest in Hinduism can feel that there is something special about Ganesha, and this is why his fame has spread to every corner of the globe. There are many ways to tap into the power of the elephant god, and in Thailand one of the most popular ways to do this is by wearing Ganesha amulets. It is believed that those who wear a Ganesh amulet around their neck will be protected from obstacles in life. They will also attract prosperity and benefit from increased wisdom. The fact that Ganesh is so well respected means that there are many amulets that use his image – some of the more expensive ones are made from precious metals - especially silver. We have many Ganesh amulets for sale here at Thai Amulet Sales (.com). Some of them are a combination of Ganesh and Kwan Yin's thousand arm pose.