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Sak Yant is considered a magical tattoo, which is particularly sacred. They are made mainly in Thailand. If you want to get a tattoo on your body, then you need to keep in mind that Sak Yant is not just a drawing on the body. This tattoo is endowed with magical powers. Before you do it, you should think several times: do you really need it? This is not a simple tattoo that any artist can do. Sak Yant can turn the fate of its owner in a good or, conversely, a bad direction. About everything in detail in our article.
History of tattoo
Time does not stand still, but the Thais firmly believe in the mystical power of Sak Yant. Rituals that were especially relevant in ancient times play an important role for them to this day. In particular, the ritual of applying the above-mentioned tattoo is a very responsible matter. Moreover, both for the one who applies it, and for the one who is the direct carrier.
In Asia, Sak Yant has been made since ancient times by warriors who wanted to protect themselves from mortal wounds. The drawing was spoken by a shaman, who was a master. He endowed the drawing with magic, which was supposed to help its owner save his life. Since you are planning to get this tattoo, we recommend that you read the article: to Thailand on your own and How to get from Bangkok to Phangan or Samui.
Tattoo of sacred meaning
According to the beliefs of Asians, a magical tattoo changes a person’s life. After performing the ancient ritual of the black master, you will be under powerful protection. Master Ajahn Dam was tested in a Buddhist monastery and is one of the best in his art. After application, the tattoo is consecrated by a special monk in the temple.
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The price includes: transfer, translation services. Additionally, offerings to the monk and the cost of the master’s work are paid.
Meaning of Sak Yant
Sacred drawings can be seen on the body of a large number of Thais. They are deeply confident that tattoos help with various troubles and misfortunes, illnesses, and can protect them from the enemy. Tourists have long since begun to take a closer look at Sak Yant. It is believed that such a tattoo can make the person who wears it happy and enriched.
After seeing the tattoo on Angelina Jolie’s body, which is essentially Sak Yant, the popularity of this sacred design has grown exponentially. The famous actress made it for herself in order to attract success into her life. Who wants to be happy in life and successful in all matters and endeavors? Of course, everyone. But it's not that simple. When drawing a picture, you can bring not only happiness, but also misfortune.
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Before starting the procedure, you should discuss the meaning of the tattoo with the artist, tell some details of your life, talk about your plans for the future and aspirations. The master must understand which pattern will suit a particular person. An individual approach is extremely necessary in such a difficult craft. We must try to be as open as possible in communication, and not try to hide even small details, otherwise the tattoo will not work in favor of its wearer.
Thai monks are true masters of Sak Yant. Only they can make a truly mystical drawing with sacred symbols. In addition to the fact that the monks apply the pattern, they also read Buddhist prayers and special formulas, which are designed to bestow blessings. Some salons offer tattoos similar to Sak Yant. But this is just a similarity, since the pattern will have absolutely no meaning. It is neither a talisman nor protection. This is just a picture on the body that can be done by any tattoo parlor artist.
Alternative origin
However, there is an alternative version of the origin of the Sak-yant magical tattoos, whose adherents believe that it is an ancient Khmer tradition . They motivate their point of view by the fact that many sak-yant masters use the Khmer alphabet to write tattoo texts, and not the Thai one.
The mastery of sak-yant is transmitted from the teacher , Ajyan (this word means “respected” and is applied to a person who communicates with higher powers), to the student.
Sometimes something like family dynasties arises, when the son of Ajyan , who undergoes training and initiation from his father.
By definition, women cannot be sak-yant masters. Moreover, everyone who received a tattoo from Ajyan is considered his students.
It is considered bad form to receive sak-yants from different masters: all students of one teacher are considered a spiritual family, and changing Ajyan means betraying your family.
Yants - magical symbols - are not necessarily performed in the form of tattoos. In ancient Thailand, warriors even put on special shirts, completely decorated with yant, protecting them from weapons when they went into battle.
Nowadays, a more common option is pieces of paper or fabric with a pattern printed on them; they can often be seen on the windshield of car drivers; sometimes yants are painted directly on the dashboard or on the ceiling of the car.
What does the word "Sak Yant" mean?
“Sak” in translation means “stuffing”, and “Yant” means sacred
A pattern created in accordance with geometric symbolism. Buddhist monks have the right to give such a tattoo only to males. Tattoo artists can apply a design to a woman’s body. But true monks are strictly prohibited from carrying out such a procedure.
Those miraculous prayers that are applied when performing a drawing (Yant) are called Kata in Thai. These prayers have another name - mantra. More than two thousand years ago, Yants began to be applied in Asian countries and Thailand. This is an ancient custom. The craftsmen have their own secrets regarding the creation of the pattern and its conspiracy. Secrets pass from the master to his students.
Cost of a tattoo by Ajahn Dam
Five lines of Ha Thaew
The most popular female yant is applied to the left shoulder. As an example, the happy owner of such Angelina Jolie. Each line has its own meaning. Luck, attention from men, fame, success, money work.
Price:
1500 baht.
Yant Kai
Provides protection, brings success in work, and increases profits. Suitable for people working in government agencies.
Price:
1200 baht.
In the first fragment of the photograph, on the girl on the left there is yant (five lines) No. 1 on the left shoulder blade, on the right No. 2 yant kai, in the center - sarika No. 3; in the middle fragment of the photograph on the leg there is a male yant No. 4; on the fragment on the right side of the palm there is money yant No. 5.
Sarika
This magical bird is applied to improve communications. You will be able to easily communicate and find a common language with people. Good luck in love affairs.
Price:
2500 baht.
Male yant
Those who wish will be lucky in love and have more energy at work.
Price:
2500 baht.
Money yant
Contributes to the accumulation of money in the family. Localization on the palm.
Price:
600 baht.
Universal love
Gives the joy of motherhood, harmony and tranquility.
Price:
2200 baht.
Buddhism flower
It is a symbol of purity and enlightenment. Revealing the feminine.
Price:
1990 baht.
Tiger
Grants animal strength and endurance.
Price:
3490 baht.
Nine Towers
Intangible benefits, protection for the whole family.
Price:
1900 baht.
In the photo from left to right: No. 6 - No. 10 (on the last fragment there are two yants: at the top of the back there are nine towers No. 9, at the bottom - Hanuman No. 10).
Hanuman
An ancient flying deity. Promotes career advancement. Protection in non-standard situations.
Price:
3500 baht.
Two tigers
Gives power over people. Gives courage and endurance.
Price:
9000 baht.
Drawing technology
Thus, several dozen generations tried to preserve the established tradition. Now the technologies for applying Yant differ slightly from those that were used before. The tattoo is applied to the body using a bamboo or steel stick. They are reusable. Tools are treated with alcohol. Other disinfection methods are not used.
Each instrument is unique. Before it is used for the first time, prayers in Sanskrit are recited over it, as is subsequently done over the Sak Yant. Therefore, the chopsticks are not disposable. The time it takes for a master to complete an order ranges from 15 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the complexity of the design.
Quality and method of applying a magic tattoo
It should be noted that the quality of magical tattoos varies greatly. Some are so terrible that they resemble the works of Russian tattooists done in places not so remote.
Others are very beautiful and amaze with the subtlety of the design. The detail of the drawing depends not only on Ajyan’s skill, but also on the tool with which the drawing is made.
If it is done with bamboo (this is the traditional method), then the tattoo will a priori be rougher than with a steel needle - in the latter case you can already count on filigree.
Prices for the work of sak-yant masters also vary greatly.
The more farangs (white foreigners) contact the master, the higher the price for his services will be. For the same work, the price can vary from 100 baht to 500 dollars, depending on how famous the master is.
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Magic tattoos. There are several categories of sacred tattoos, the main ones are:
· Amnaj – the owner of the tattoo receives Strength, both in the physical and spiritual sense. This type of yant is usually of interest to people who want or need respect and submission from other people.
· Matthaa Mahaniyom – allows you to receive compassion from other people, helps increase popularity among others, people feel the need to help the owner of the tattoo.
· Kong Grapan Chathrii – protection against bladed weapons and firearms.
· Maha Sanaeh – adds charm and attractiveness, arouses increased interest from the opposite sex, helps to achieve love from a particular person.
· Klaew Klaad – helps to avoid accidents and mortal danger.
· Tam Kwaam - helps achieve a specific result, refers to black magic, in certain cases can be used to make a husband leave his wife, sends illness and even death, helps win lawsuits.
· Jang Ngang – causes paralysis, inability to react, stuns the enemy.
· Sathw Himapant – Tattoo of mythical animals. It is applied to obtain certain properties of a particular animal. It is believed that such a tattoo connects a person with the spirit of the creature depicted as an animal. As a result, obsession is possible, the so-called. Khong Khuen phenomenon.
· Choke Laap – happiness and good luck. Helps you get a good job, win the lottery, and achieve a higher social status.
Magic tattoos. The most common types of yant applied to the back are:
Gao Yord / Yant Gao Yord (nine towers),
Sarigaa Kuu / Yant Sarigaa Kuu (pair of lovebirds),
Paed Tidt / Yant Paed Tidt (eight unidirectional yants),
Moo Tong Daeng / Yant Moo Tong Daeng (copper pig - wild boar),
Hanuman / Yant Hanuman (monkey general),
Ngop Nam Oy / Yant Ngop Nam Oy (round yant of Compassion, applied in the area of the shoulder blades),
Maha Ud / Yant Maha Ud (square or triangular yant that stops weapons),
Suea Paen / Yant Suea Paen (jumping tiger),
Hongsa/Yant Hongs/Hongsa (rooster),
Mae Tap / Yant Mae Tap (Yant Mae Tap - a small pyramid-shaped pattern for the lower back),
Puttsoorn / Yant Puttsoorn (five Buddhas in the form of concentric letters),
Hanuman Chern Tong (Hanuman waving battle flags),
Dork Bua / Yant Dork Bua (yant lotus),
Bpaed Daan / Yant Bpaed Daan (eight-sided yant),
Grao Paetch / Yant Grao Paetch
(Yant of diamond armor),
Suea Koo / Yant Suea Koo (royal tiger pair).
Commandments to be observed
At the end, when everything is ready, the master asks the one on whose body the tattoo is applied to fulfill the basic commandments: do not kill, do not steal, do not lie, do not commit adultery. These are the rules that play an important role for every Buddhist. If you do not fulfill the commandments, then the magical power of San Yant will disappear. The master may ask, for example, not to wear a red shirt (this is rare). But still. If it is necessary, then it is necessary. Requirements and advice should be taken seriously.
Characteristics of tattoos in pagan style
Pagan tattoos include images of Slavic and Scandinavian themes. They are based on ancient runes, sacred symbols of the sun, stylized drawings of trees, animals, and various geometric shapes: circles, squares, rectangles. The pagans worshiped the forces of nature, deified them - hence the images of snakes and gods in the drawings of this theme. There are basic figures that are found in many pagan tattoos - a tree, a rook, a dragon.
Myths about Sak Yant
With the emergence of information about Sak Yant, numerous rumors appeared. Europe was flooded with information allegedly that monks mix the ashes of the deceased and blood into ink. But in fact, this kind of information is groundless. It is unknown where such ridiculous rumors came from.
Some journalists managed to communicate with craftsmen who did not confirm them. The whole power of a mystical tattoo lies in the pattern itself and the inscriptions that are applied during execution. The inscriptions are unique. They are selected individually for each client. During the execution process, the master reads a mantra that will not be repeated for another person. It is worth knowing that at first glance, tattoos that are absolutely identical to each other have completely different meanings and affect their owners differently.
What color is Sak Yant?
Sak Yant is made in three colors: black, red and transparent. Basically, everyone makes their choice in favor of black, rarely deciding on red. Transparent tattoos are applied with oil to children serving the state and women. No one will be able to see such a tattoo, while its power remains intact. The invisible Sak Yant is in no way inferior to black and red. Moreover, a transparent tattoo is considered stronger than its counterparts.
