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SOMDEJ TOH

Somdej Phra Puttajarn Toh Phrom-rangsri or Somdej Toh. He's a son of King Rama II and Nang Ngud of Kamphaengphet Province. He was born before his father became King. Somdej Toh ordained as a novice monk at an age of 13 and become a monk at 21. Well-versed in Buddhist teachings, he was named Maha Toh, the King's monk. In the reign of King Rama IV, he was made Abbot of Wat Rakang-kositaram. He was promoted continuously and finally received the title of Somdej Phra Puttajarn Toh in 1872.

[ THE MASTER TAUGHT ] YOUR OWN GOOD DEEDS NEVER HAVE BEEN CONDUCT. WHO WILL HELP YOU?
"Son, before you visit any master for blessing. You'll need your own supply for investment. which mean your own good karma to start. When your own is not enough, then you can borrow others help. Otherwise you'll not be able to survive on this nature because the deeds you've done is too much for your own."

"When you've done some good deeds karma, all this go back to those who you borrowed from. And what will left for you? and your next life?[start]. Alway conduct your own good action. Gods and heaven will sure help you"

"Do remember, if it's not the right time. Gods will not be able to help."

"Once it's time, nothing can stop you."

"Do never rush Gods."

"If your own good deeds never have been conduct. Who will help you?"

The venurable monk was known to be a good speaker as well as a highly intelligent and compassionate person. He was also persistent and patient. He made many Buddha images for temples and most particularly 73 models of Phra Somdej. He also built many temples. At present PhraSomdej WatRakhang is number 1 and the most famous of all Thailand amulets.