The sacredness and legend of Luang Por Phrom
Conquering the Dangerous “King Cobra” and Saving a Child’s Life
In this miraculous story, a young child found himself face to face with the deadly “King Cobra,” a venomous serpent. Despite being unable to defend himself, the child miraculously survived the attack, as if by divine intervention. The event left the child’s father deeply convinced that it was the power of the Buddha’s blessings and the divine influence of the “holy coin” that the boy wore around his neck, which protected him from the deadly serpent. This miraculous event demonstrated the awe-inspiring power of Buddha’s blessings and became widely known among the followers.
Furthermore, after the passing of Luang Por Phrom, the temple committee placed his body in a glass coffin in the sermon hall. Strangely, his body showed no signs of decay, even after 30 years. Insects like ants, flies, and other pests did not disturb or damage any part of his body. It was as if Luang Por was simply asleep. This phenomenon astonished many people.
The miraculous events did not end there. After his passing, several incredible occurrences were noticed:
- His hair grew approximately 5-6 mm long.
- His eyebrow hairs grew 5-6 mm long.
- His eyelashes grew about 1 cm long.
- His mustache grew 5-6 mm long.
- His chin beard grew 5-6 mm long.
- His fingernails grew about 1 cm long.
- His toenails grew 4-5 mm long.
Luang Por Phrom’s method of consecrating amulets was unique. He would often perform the consecration in a bowl. If a ceremonial candle was present, he would light the candle and let the wax drip into the bowl of holy water, moving the candle in a circle nine times. Afterward, he would apply a special powder to the amulets while focusing his mind and energy, then sprinkle the amulets with holy water again. Finally, Luang Por would place the amulets in the bowl and concentrate once more until they emitted a radiant energy. The consecration was complete.
It is said that the amulets created by Luang Por Phrom often had small chips or breaks in them, a result of his hands stirring the sacred powder in the bowl during the consecration process.
The Miraculous Power of Luang Por Phrom’s Amulets from Wat Chong Kae
Luang Por Phrom spoke to Khun Phor (Khun Doctor Somsuk Khong Urai) one day in front of many people, saying that the 5-inch size bronze statue that he had consecrated could protect a radius of 7 households around it. If there was a fire, it would protect 7 houses from the flames. He was confident in the amulets he consecrated, saying that they could protect within a 7-wa radius as mentioned.
In 1970, Luang Por Phrom went to consecrate amulets at Wat Chan Sen during the celebration of the temple’s new building. At the time, he was likely the district head monk. After completing the consecration, he walked out to the temple’s porch and said, “If anyone has a gun, take it out and shoot over the roof of the temple. If the gunshot doesn’t go off, then don’t call me Luang Por Phrom, just call me ‘that Phrom’.”
Then, several dozen guns were fired across the roof of Wat Chan Sen. All they heard were weak sounds like schh schh schh, but none of the shots made loud noises. Luang Por Phrom laughed, and the gun owners pointed their guns elsewhere and fired into the sky, which made the sounds of gunshots echo loudly. Khun Phor said that Luang Por Phrom had demonstrated the Maha Udd (great invulnerability) magic for everyone.
The people from nearby villages and other places in the district highly revered Luang Por Phrom. Every year, many thousands attended the annual medicine boiling event. In 1972, Khun Phor personally funded the creation of 6,000 amulets, which were distributed in just one day, with nearly 5,000 given away. This shows how many people attended Luang Por Phrom’s medicine boiling event. He was also known for his generosity in distributing cloth to the poor, especially to those who worked as farmers or in rural areas.
Khun Phor asked Luang Por Phrom why he liked giving away cloth so much. Luang Por Phrom replied that the cloth could be used in many ways—it could be worn, used for bathing, tied on the head to protect from the sun, or used as a mat to sleep on. Most importantly, Luang Por Phrom said, “I feel sorry for the farmers who die from snake bites every year, so I consecrated this cloth to protect them from snake bites.”
There were many people who shared their experiences with Khun Phor, recounting how while working in the fields, they felt something hit their feet, only to see a cobra trying to bite them. However, the cobra’s mouth wouldn’t open, and it kept trying to strike. They were able to defend themselves with a machete and kill the snake. The cloth given by Luang Por Phrom had been tied around their heads at the time. Many other farmers had similar experiences where they were spared from cobra bites.
Everyone who received Luang Por Phrom’s cloth was protected. Some even used the cloth as a headband, and when they were shot at, the bullets didn’t penetrate. Even criminals who used the cloth during a robbery were spared from being shot. However, Khun Phor advised that it was inappropriate to use Luang Por Phrom’s sacred items for ill purposes.
Khun Phor explained that some people may criticize the use of amulets and sacred items, believing it makes people superstitious. However, he saw it from another perspective: Luang Por Phrom’s actions were a form of compassion for sentient beings. He provided what people desired, and in doing so, they gained satisfaction. Khun Phor noted that not everyone’s needs are the same. Some people may wish to practice meditation, others may prefer to give alms or help the sick. Similarly, those who appreciate sacred amulets should not be criticized, as it might be the first step in their spiritual journey, which could eventually lead them to meditation and enlightenment.
