The Legend of Phra Somdej Toh
Somdej Toh was born in 17 April B.E.2331 in the 7th years of Groong Rattanagosin era of King Rama 1st. Even though Somdej To may act rather unfashionably but never capriciously he had been known as a highly eccentric monk. The legend has is that King Rama the fourth favord him a great deal. it was also known that King was a true expert on astrology and astronomy to the extent that he could even predict the solar eclipse in advance. The king together with his son along with the diplematic corps proceeded to WhaKoh in Prachaub and withnessed the solar eclipse - an event which surprised everyone-concerning his ability in mathematical and astrological prediction.
He studied the Buddhist scriptures of the Pāli Canon with several Buddhist masters. After becoming a well-known monk, he became the preceptor for Prince Mongkut, later King Rama IV, when Mongkut became a monk. During Rama IV's reign Somdej Toh was given the ceremonial name Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phomarangsi.
He was noted for the skill of his preaching and his use of Thai poetry to reflect the beauty of Buddhism, and for making amulets call Somdej. The amulets were blessed by himself and other respected monks in Thailand.
He also appears in many versions of the story of the ghost Mae Nak Phra Khanong. It is believe that his preaching even subdue the famous lady ghost Nak.
Royal Amulets - Phra Somdej Collections
Above is Phra Somdej Amulet made by LP Mui - 2512 - Wat Don Rai
Above is Phra Somdej specially made for Thai Navy Soldier. Pray and Kahta chanting by many temples LP and together with Thai King.
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Above is Phra Somdej made by Chao Kun Noor, Wat Dhepsirin, Bangkok - BE2513
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Above is Phra Somdej from Chainat - 2555
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