Phra Somdej Pong Yanvilas
These Somdej amulets are often referred to as second generation pims, and not a lot is known about them even by experienced collectors:
The amulet is known as Phra Pong Yanvilas and was blessed by Luang Phor Daeng in BE 2513. These pims should not be confused with the first generation Somdej amulets also blessed by Luang Phor Daeng in BE 2513.
The amulets were actually created by three individuals to worship Luang Phor Daeng, namely
- Phra Bunsong, a disciple of LP Dang,
- Mr Jerm Promprasit
- Mr.Prasong Jermporn
All amulets were blessed by Luang Phor Daeng at a sacred ceremony at Wat Khao Bandai-It in BE 2513
Naturally this leads to much confusion amongst collectors who are unaware of these facts. This set of amulets are not quite as valuable as the first ''generation amulet'' but none the less they are still highly collectible in their own right and much sought after
These amulets are somtimes called second batch amulets. This in itself is often confusing because some of the pims in this series such as the Nangphya and Pitda can actualy be assumed as first batch amulets
There were a number of designs, namely
1. Pim Phra somdej
2. Pim Phra Nangphaya
3. Pra Pitda
Interestingly two mould makers were employed, Mr Ki and Mr Bung and this is often seen in the design of the pims. It is said that Mr. Bung’s mould was better, producing a clearer definition to the amulet.
Originally the amulets produced from Mr.Ki’s mould were sold at 200 baht each.(Those made by Mr.Bung’s mould were not identified)
Sacred Materials
1.Wrecked Phra somdej amulets
2.Fragments from Pra Somdej Bangkunprom amulets
3. Powder from LP Tor of Wae Intraviharn
4. Sacred powder of Wat Ngern, Bangkok
5. Sacred powder of Wat Samperm, Bangkok
6. Sacred powder of LP Pring, Wat Bangpakok, Bangkok
7. Sacred powder of LP Thuad B.E.2497 amulets
8. Sacred soils from the birth place of Lord Buddha’s birth, his enlightenment, and his death
9. Gold plate from sacred poles of many City Pillars from numerous provinces
10. Soil from nine locations throughout the kingdom where the name included word “Chai (victory)” namely Chaipoom, Chainart,DenChai, Chaiya, NakornChaisri, Pichai, Hirpunchai, Maha Chai, Chaibadarn.
10. Sacred steel from ancient sacred chedi and castles
11. Sacred water from 109 temples
12. 108 varieties of Thai herbs and sedges
13. Wrecked amulets of Wat Suthat
14. Wrecked amulets of Wat Borworn
15. Wrecked amulets of Wat Palalai
16. Wrecked amulets of Wat Tevasungkaram
17. Sacred powder donated by LP Daeng of Wat Kaobundai-it
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Amulets consecrated by Luang Phor Daeng are known to have help save many lives from road accidents. It is reported that no victims of road deaths have ever been found to have been wearing LP Daeng's amulets.
Another well reported event was the incident of a parachutist who jumped from a plane, but his chutes failed to deploy. Inexplicably the strong prevailing wind blew him into safely into a swamp and survived. he wearing the LP Daeng Somdej amulet.
Petchburi province in Thailand was known to be violent, with many conflicts settled with guns. It was said the LP Daeng Somdej amulet acted as an invisible force or bullet proof jacket with bullets being unable to penetrate human flesh. Miraculous incidents were widely reported and prices rose rapidly.
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In WWII, LP Daeng created and presented his PhaYants (magic clothes) and Takruts to Soldiers and people. When the Japanese troop landed in PraChuabKiriKhan Province which borders Petchburi, a small group of soldiers and patriotic people fought fearlessly, yet remained unharmed due to LP Daeng's amulets.