Luang Phor Saithong Chankaro of Wat Bot, Ayutthaya is a disciple who inherited the lineage of Luang Pu Thiam of Wat Kasatrathirat, through Luang Pu Chul, the former abbot of Wat Phrom Niwat, who was one of Luang Pu Thiam’s most important students.

Having previously served as the abbot of Wat Phrom Niwat Worawihan in Ayutthaya Province, LP Saithong relocated to Wat Bot, within the same province, in BE 2554 (2011). Having learned his spiritual practices from numerous esteemed guru monks, he continues to reside there until passed away in 2014.

Initially, LP Saithong had no intention to study saiyasat (occult sciences) or any form of Buddhist magic. However, Luang Pu Chul compelled him to learn. He assigned LP Saithong to be the person to inscribe takrut (sacred scrolls) for him and passed on secret techniques from Luang Pu Thiam’s lineage. During the 11 years that Luang Phor Saithong had the opportunity to serve Luang Pu Chul, he was able to thoroughly inherit the knowledge and rituals for crafting takrut imbued with Buddhist power from Luang Pu Thiam’s system.

He learned all the key spells and techniques, such as:

• Maha Rangap (Great Calming)
• The Four Great Powers
• Stealing and Enhancing Destiny
• The Four Companions (which Luang Pu Thiam referred to as “Four Fierce Spirits”)

He also learned the summoning of the Phra Phrom (Brahma) spirit from Luang Pu Si of Wat Sakae. Luang Phor Saithong mentioned that it was extremely difficult for Luang Pu Si to agree to teach him. He had to prove his determination by staring at a candlewick until it broke. It took Luang Phor Saithong four days to accomplish this. Only then did Luang Pu Si agree to teach him. Later, LP Doo also taught him.

With this knowledge, Luang Phor Saithong created sacred items based on this Brahma-summoning magic spell. He produced two versions of Brahma medals and one locket version, all of which are highly sought after and known for their spiritual power. He also created the Maha Saneh Goat (Goat of Great Charm), another powerful charm he learned from Luang Pu Si. So far, Luang Phor Saithong has released four versions of this goat charm, which are especially popular among merchants and businesspeople.

Luang Phor Saithong also recalls another spell he learned from Luang Pu Si that he has yet to use in creating sacred items—the Kachasi Maha Amnat (Great Power of the Mythical Elephant-Lion).

He learned the holy water blessing ritual from Luang Pu Bo of Wat Khok, who was highly renowned for his sacred water. It is said that Luang Pu Bo’s water could cure cholera and illnesses caused by bad karma. It was also known to boost business, repel black magic, and exorcise spirits.

When Luang Phor Saithong went to study with him, Luang Pu Bo first gave him the incantation and told him to memorize it fully. After mastering it, Luang Phor Saithong returned to demonstrate his skill. Luang Pu Bo asked him to perform the ritual in front of him. Before he left, Luang Pu Bo demonstrated the technique by making the holy water swirl in the bowl and shared the key secrets of this technique with Luang Phor Saithong.

He also learned the Chindamanee Mantra from Luang Phor Sang of Wat Namtao. Luang Phor Saithong met him through his connection with Luang Pu Chul, who was close to Luang Phor Sang. Recognizing that Luang Phor Sang was a highly compassionate arhant (enlightened monk), Luang Phor Saithong respectfully became his disciple. The main teaching he received was the Chindamanee Mantra, known for its profound spiritual properties.

Luang Phor Saithong is a monk of great compassion. The amulets and sacred objects he creates have a reputation for powerful spiritual effects—protection from harm, loving-kindness (metta), invincibility (kongkraphan), and impenetrability (maha-ud).

Among his most popular items are various types of takrut, including:

1. Maha Rungup (Maha Rangap / Great Calming)
2. Maha Prab (Great Subduing)
3. Si Kler (Four Companions)
4. Maha-ud (Impenetrability)
5. Maha Jakapart
6. Maha Phrom
7. Khot Dee

Every takrut made by Luang Phor Saithong is personally inscribed by him. Because of this, his takruts are in extremely high demand, and no matter how many are produced, they are never enough to meet the demand.

The Takrut Maha Rangap (Great Calming Takrut) is considered one of the most well-known and highly regarded sacred objects created by Luang Phor Saithong. It is a specialty of his, widely respected and popular. He creates them in a few size versions, and following the original methods of Luang Pu Thiam of Wat Kasatrathirat. The knowledge of crafting this powerful takrut was passed down to LP Saithong from Luang Phor Chul, the former abbot of Wat Phrom Niwat, who himself directly inherited the complete teachings from Luang Pu Thiam.

Even until now, it must be acknowledged that very few monks truly understand and can perform the deep, authentic rituals of the Takrut Maha Rangap from the Wat Pradu Songtham and Wat Kasatrathirat lineages. Luang Phor Saithong is one of the rare few.

He once said:

“Our items must be made by our own hands, consecrated by our own chants. If they don’t work, come blame me directly. If I’m physically able to inscribe, I will do it. If I can’t, then I won’t do it. Those mass-produced takruts with stamped yantras, made carelessly — I will never make anything like that here.”

The sacred object of him doesn’t really require a mantra (katha). Luang Por Saithong advised simply recalling the Triple Gem and masters’ virtues before wearing it is enough, as he has already thoroughly blessed it. Chanting a mantra (katha) is unnecessary and ineffective if done incorrectly.

Luang Phor Saithong of Wat Bot, Maha Rat Subdistrict, Maha Rat District, Ayutthaya, passed away on April 17, 2014 (BE 2557).