Origins of the Commemorative Merit Making Sacred Objects

Origins of the Commemorative Merit Making Sacred Objects

The commemorative sacred amulet project began after the launch of the Tor Boon Tor Sak Yot Ubosot merit making initiative. The idea was first proposed by Lawyer Arm, one of the members of the project committee, who recognized that Police General Torsak Sukvimol, the Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, is a man of integrity, a righteous police officer devoted to Buddhist principles, firmly committed to justice, and widely respected for his fairness. Lawyer Arm presented this concept to Police General Torsak, who agreed that a commemorative sacred amulet should be created. Police General Torsak personally believes that if there is anyone capable of judging the righteousness and virtue of human beings, it is Phaya Yommarat. As the judge of merit and wrongdoing, Phaya Yommarat is believed to determine whether a person’s good deeds are genuine. He also wished for Phaya Yommarat to serve as a witness to the ceremonial raising of the Ubosot during this significant merit making event.

Afterward, Lawyer Arm discussed this intention with Ajarn Luck Rachasi, the renowned astrologer. Ajarn Luck believed that Police General Torsak was a person of great merit and goodwill, and advised Lawyer Arm that a Phra Somdej amulet should also be created so that devotees could pay respect to both Phra Somdej and Phaya Yommarat. Police General Torsak then appointed Police Colonel Yosawat Ngamsanga as his representative to receive the sacred consecration materials from Ajarn Luck. These included sacred alloy materials from Somdej Thongchai (Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamongkhon Muni), original Bang Khun Phrom sacred materials, Nawa Loha alloy pellets, and strands of Somdej Thongchai’s hair. Together, these sacred materials became the foundation for the creation of the commemorative sacred amulets, with Ajarn Luck Rachasi presiding over the consecration ceremony for the entire collection.