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Takrut – LP Top, Wat Chondan
Single Copper Takrut” Possessing powers of invincibility, protection, and compassion. Luang Pho Top, Wat Phra Phutthabat Chon Daen, Phetchabun Province.
Luang Phor Top learned the sacred arts of amulet creation from Luang Phor Siw Khunwaro. He also received guidance from Luang Phor Ngao of Wat Ban Tiu during his studies in Vipassana meditation. Recognizing Luang Phor Top’s exceptional spiritual potential, Luang Phor Siw transmitted to him profound knowledge of Buddhist magic, including the creation of the Single Takrut (takrut tone), the Five Buddha amulet, the Great Subduer amulet, the Fourfold amulet, the Nine Auspicious amulets, and the Great Brahma amulet.
As a result, Luang Phor Top’s spiritual power became renowned for three principal qualities: supreme invincibility (Maha Ut), protection from danger (Klaew Klaad), and great compassion and charisma (Metta). His lineage of knowledge is widely recognized as deriving from the “Mother Teaching,” the foundational doctrine of Buddhist occult science—namely, the Pathamang Scripture of the Five Buddhas.
This scripture consists of eight sections and one special segment known as the Kham Lek. According to ancient tradition, those wishing to master this lineage must complete all eight sections and the Kham Lek, fully comprehending the essence and principles of each chapter. Progression is sequential: only upon mastering one section may the practitioner proceed to the next, and only thereafter may other lineages be studied. This knowledge cannot be attained through memorization alone; it requires deep meditative attainment through Kasina practice and profound Samadhi.
Phor Top blessed many amulets throughout his life, including Phra Kring, rien, Phra Phong all of which are now in very high demand. The best known of which is his sacred takrut and is quite unique and instantly recognizable. Luang Phor Top’s amulets are renowned for their comprehensive potency, encompassing invincibility, protection, and charisma.
The copper plate bears the Tri Sarana Khom (Three Refuges) yantra, encircled by the heart mantra of the Three Refuges: “Buddha Sang Mi.” This amulet was revered for the power to protect against all forms of danger and used by eminent monks such as Luang Phor Ding of Wat Bang Wua, Luang Phor Kuay, Luang Phor Liap, and Somdej Phra Wanarat (Daeng), among others, and is known for its exceptional protective power.
Takrut amulets have been one of the most popular amulets in Thailand since recorded history. It is thought that this kind of amulet will afford protection from evil, danger and black magic
Originally Takrut amulets were made of metal plates called “Takua Sungkawanorn”, a lead alloy. These plates would be carved with sacred spells and rolled up before being bound with strings and covered with a black lacquer to provide strength.
By the way, the Royal Thai Dictionary of B.E.2525 explained that a Takrut is a kind of sacred amulet, made from either metals or leaves of Bai Larn (a species of Thai plant used to record Dharma), and carved with sacred spells before rolled up
“Buddho Buddhang Dhanakantang Arahang Buddho Namo Buddhaya.”
This mantra is a powerful invincibility spell.
Luang Phor Top
Luang Pho Top Thammapanyo was born on Friday, the 14th day of the 4th lunar month, in the Year of the Snake, corresponding to March 3, 1881, at Ban Yang Hua Lom, Tambon Nai Yom (now Tambon Wang Chomphu), Amphoe Mueang, Phetchabun Province. Luang Pho Top was the third child of Mr. Phueak and Mrs. In Muangdee, and had four siblings: 1. Mr. Wang Muangdee, 2. Mrs. Bai Muangdee, 3. Mr. Thob Muangdee (Luang Pho Thob), and 4. Mrs. Daeng Muangdee.
He was ordained as a novice at the age of 16 (1897) at Wat Chang Phueak, with Phra Ajarn Si as his preceptor. In 1902, he was ordained as a monk at Wat Ke Kaeo, Ban Nai Yom, Amphoe Mueang, Phetchabun Province.
With Phra Khru Mueang as his preceptor, Phra Ajarn Pan as his karma-vachana teacher, and Phra Si as his anusasana teacher, he received the monastic name Dhammapanyo. He then studied Buddhist scriptures, monastic discipline, and Vipassana meditation under Phra Ajarn Pan of Wat Silamong and Phra Ajarn Ngao of Wat Ban Tiu, Lom Sak District, and embarked on a pilgrimage from that time.
On March 13, 1976, Wat Chang Phueak held its annual festival and laid the foundation stone for the new ordination hall. That day, there was heavy rain, and that night, Luang Pho became seriously ill. On the afternoon of March 14, 1976, he was taken to a hospital in Bangkok, but he passed away peacefully at 4 PM on March 14th, 1976, only reaching his home in Na Chaliang.
