Loop Om Jed Phaya Chang BE2490 Luang Phor Ding (Lp Ding) Wat Bang Wua, Nakhon Pathom

 Loop Om Jed Phaya Chang BE2490 Luang Phor Ding  (Lp Ding) 

Wat Bang Wua, Nakhon Pathom with Thaprachan Certificate

Biography

History

The Loop Om Jet Paya Chang BE 2490, crafted by Luang Phor Ding (Lp Ding) of Wat Bang Wua in Chachoengsao Province, is a highly esteemed Thai amulet renowned for its exceptional protective and empowering qualities.

Historical Context and Creation

In 2490 BE (1947), Luang Phor Ding, a revered monk recognized for his profound spiritual knowledge and mastery of sacred sciences, created the Loop Om Jet Paya Chang. The amulet's name translates to "Seven Lord Elephants," symbolizing immense strength and resilience. This nomenclature reflects the amulet's reputed ability to endow its bearer with the formidable strength and protective qualities akin to seven elephants.

Materials and Composition

The Loop Om Jet Paya Chang was meticulously crafted using a sacred mixture known as Pong Ya Jet Paya Chang Sarn. This mixture comprised:

• Klai Pra Chedi: Fragments from ancient Chedi stupas of seven temples.
• Klai Sema: Ground pieces of temple boundary stones from seven temples.
• Sacred Stones: Pieces from seven Uposatha (ordination halls).
• Pong Ittijae and Pong Maharaj: Sacred powders prepared through traditional rituals.

These components were combined, ground in a mortar with continuous incantations, and molded into small spherical forms. The amulets were then hardened and coated with Rak (herbal lacquer resin) to preserve their integrity. Some were adorned with gold leaf, while others retained their natural black hue.

Empowerment and Blessing

Luang Phor Ding was known for his rigorous consecration process. He would retain the crafted amulets in his kuti (monastic dwelling) for extended periods, continually empowering them through meditation and chanting. Only when he was fully confident in their spiritual potency would he distribute them to devotees during temple ceremonies and personal occasions.

Reputation and Efficacy

The Loop Om Jet Paya Chang gained legendary status, partly due to its association with Suea Khaw, an infamous gangster and disciple of Luang Phor Ding. Suea Khaw credited the amulet for his survival in numerous life-threatening situations, claiming it rendered him invulnerable to bullets and knives. This narrative significantly enhanced the amulet's reputation for providing invincibility and immense strength to its bearer.

Legacy

Today, the Loop Om Jet Paya Chang BE 2490 remains one of Thailand's most sought-after amulets. Its rarity, combined with the profound spiritual significance imparted by Luang Phor Ding, makes it a treasured artifact among collectors and devotees seeking protection, strength, and spiritual empowerment.