Normally,a number of 18,000 images are created.This is why a large amount of Buddha images still remain until now.
Of all the images,Somdej Wat Rakong Has been very wellknown and is regarded as the king due to the aesthetic form and geometric square.The faith and belief in the images are based upon their wonder and miracle.Ever the real life of Somdej has drawn attention from Buddhist believers to the extext that most Thais remember his story.For example,this somdej once denied ecclesiastical title conferred upon him by the King.His compassionate mind and kindness have been admired by the Thai people in general.
Creators of images had designed in quite different aeshetecal froms based upon the Khata or incantation which regards:-
“ All Dharma is born of cause.The Lord Hath explained its cause and its extinction.This is what the Lord hath said”
If you happen to ask any thai about the word”Luang Poh To” or somdej they would be able to answer you that they have heard of the word.He has been known to be a kind monk and also a person who has reached a high level of enlightenment.
The reason why Somdej Wat Rakhang image has been highly lauded is due to the fact that it has a geometric rectangular from and its body and the pedestal have been miniaturized from the principal Buddha image,without his left and right disciples.The image,therefore,looks outstanding.
However,what accounts most in the mind of the thai people is the wonderful character of Somdej Puttajarn (TO) , so-called creator of the no.2 image.
He was born on 17 April,1888 equivalent to Thursday of the fifth month,12 th waxing moon,year of monkey and Jula era of 1550,in the reign of King Rama the first at Bankaijon,Taluang sub-district,Ayuthya.His mother’s name was Kes,a villager from trit sub-district,Banpoh district,Uttaradit.This family moved to stay in Chaiyo,Angtong province and later removed to Bangkhunprom sub-district,Ayuthaya.
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