The Sacredness and Legend of Phu Suk, Wat Pakklong Makham Thao.
Luang Pu Suk became a disciple and studied the art of “Rasaian Veta” or alchemy, as well as esoteric sciences. He demonstrated miraculous powers multiple times, which his disciples and followers shared with others. For example, stories of him making puppets disappear, walking on water, unchaining himself, and consecrating sacred powders to create amulets became well known. As a result, Luang Pu Suk’s amulets became highly regarded.
The legends of his miraculous powers, passed down by his disciples, include stories such as:
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Transforming a Banana Blossom into an Animal: It is said that Luang Pu Suk practiced turning a banana blossom into a rabbit as part of his training in magic taught by Phra Sangwaramek. There is also a tale of him transforming a person into a crocodile by performing a ritual.
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The Crocodile Transformation: A soldier was bound with a rope and pushed into the water. As the crowd watched, the soldier transformed into a crocodile.
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Magic with Tamarind Leaves: One of the most famous stories is of Luang Pu Suk using tamarind leaves, chanting incantations to transform them into wasps.
These stories contributed to the growing popularity of Luang Pu Suk’s amulets, which are believed to protect against dangers and bring blessings to those who possess them. The belief in the amulets’ power to offer protection is passed down through generations of followers.
The Miracles of Luang Pu Suk
Luang Por Kong of Wat Bang Kapi (Wat Kong Sawatdhi Watthanaram) visited Luang Por Suk at Wat Pak Klong Makham Thao. Upon meeting, Luang Por Suk asked him how he arrived. Luang Por Kong pointed to a wooden horse (a horse used for holding logs while being sawed) placed in the pavilion, indicating that he had enchanted the wooden horse to turn it into a real horse and rode it there. Luang Por Suk then remarked, “You must not have eaten yet,” and instructed a child to cut some bamboo (a specific type) and then enchanted it into a fish, which was used to prepare food for Luang Por Kong. This story created great astonishment. The account is recorded in the book “The Biography of Phra Khru Vimol Khunakorn (Suk), Wat Pak Klong Makham Thao, Makham Thao Subdistrict, Wat Sing District, Chai Nat Province.”
