Phra Phrom

A long time ago, the disciples of Brahmana had paid homage to Phra Phrom (Four Faces Buddha) as their highest esteemed God in the religion. The Brahmana religion was known to be one of the religions that has the longest history. This religion was symbolised by 3 major Gods i.e. God Brahma, God Vishnu, and God Siva, who form the main body of the religion. The origin of this trinity is that the Brahmana religion believed that these 3 Gods gathered their power to create things.

In the records of Buddhist literature, Phra Phrom belongs to the class of Devas and not Buddha. Therefore, it would be more appropriate to name it as the Great Brahma or the 4 faces God. 

There are significants in the religious items held by the hand and its postures. 

The significance of the items are interpreted as follows:

Book in hand: Represents Knowledge

Beads: Represents Reincarnation

Spear stick: Accomplishment

Flower stick: Blessing Water (wishes fulfilled)

Conch shell: Represents Prosperity

Mystic position of hand on the chest: Offering Compassion

Flying wheel: To avert and calamities, suppress evil and to release all gloominess and worries. Cakka.

Cinta Mani: The Almighty Power of Buddha

There are many Phra Phroms all over the world. The one that I've ever prayed to was the one in Bangkok. Located just beside the Erawan Mall, the high end mall in Bangkok.

It is believed that when people truthfully pray and make a wish to Phra Phrom, our wishes will be granted. 

This earlier year I went to Bangkok to pray at the Phra Phrom. I prayed for all the good things to come into my life, to be able to be the helping hands to others, pray for my heart to be dissociated from the hatred, evil, and greeds. And lastly pray that I will be drawn away from anything harmful.

I just simply believe that my prayer was heard and on the process of accomplishment. 

So looking forward to pray at Phra Phrom in Bangkok again in the near time. And whenever I mention Bangkok, the word 'shopping' will directly come accross my mind. Loving the cheap and cute stuffs. Lol!

Until I see you next 'I dont know when it is' time, Bangkok! :)

SP

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