Product: Phra Somdej
Origin: Phra Somdej_9 Bodhi Leaves. Luang Pho Kuay_Wat Khositaram. Back with Sunken Yantra. Palm Leaf Powder Material.
Period: B.E. 2513 (year 1970)
Enclose casing (Color):  Stainless Steel and Clear Acrylics Display
Size of Amulet (approx): 34.0 mmW x 53.0 mmH x 7.1 mmT
Size of Case (approx): 41.8 mmW x 63.2 mmH x 19.0 mmT
 
Biography of Luang Phor Kuay Chutinataro of Wat Kositaram
Luang Phor Kuay Chutinataro was born on November 2, B.E. 2448 (1905) in Bankae Village, Sapphaya District, Chainat Province. His parents, Mr. Tui Punson and Mrs. Tuan Dechma, had five children—Tu, Kad, Chuen, Nak, and Kuay. All of his siblings have since passed away. As the eldest, young Kuay was deeply loved by his parents and showed early signs of spiritual inclination and intelligence.
At the age of six, his parents entrusted him to study under Luang Phor Kuad at Wat Bankae, where he quickly displayed exceptional memory and aptitude in sacred incantations and Khmer language. Even at that tender age, Luang Phor Kuad foresaw that the boy would one day become a highly respected monk and dedicated himself to his training. After Luang Phor Kuad’s passing, the young novice continued his studies at Wat Huaden under Ajahn Dum.
 
Although he briefly attended Wat Prao Primary School, family circumstances required him to return home to help with farming. Yet, his determination to enter the monkhood never wavered. He once told his parents that if he were ordained, he would remain a monk for life. True to his word, at age 20, on July 5, B.E. 2467 (1924), he was ordained at Wat Bot, Chainat Province, by Phra Chainatmuni, Luang Phor Pa, and Phra Ajahn Ring. He received the monastic name Chutinataro, meaning “One who seeks liberation from worldly desire and attachment.”
 
The Sacred Book “Kru Rang”
Among the many sacred texts associated with Luang Phor Kuay, none is more renowned than the “Kru Rang”, a powerful ancient manuscript filled with arcane spells. It was said that only monks or ascetics possessing great spiritual power could safely open it. Ordinary people who attempted to do so risked grave misfortune. The book contained mystical knowledge—spells for protection, dispelling evil, and invocations of Mae Thorani, the Earth Goddess.
Luang Phor Kuay mastered these sacred spells and painstakingly copied the text for future generations of monks. Copies of the “Kru Rang” remain preserved at several temples, including Wat Tatong in Suphanburi, Wat Nong-I-Duke in Chainat, and Wat Kositaram, where Luang Phor Kuay’s own copy has never been opened due to mysterious illnesses reportedly afflicting those who tried.
 
Training and Sacred Knowledge
Throughout his life, Luang Phor Kuay sought out venerable masters to deepen his understanding of both Dhamma and sacred sciences. He studied magical and protective arts under Luang Phor Puang of Wat Nong Kradone and Luang Phor Kun of Wat Khaokaew. Under Luang Phor Doem of Wat Nongpo, he mastered the creation of sacred knives (mitmor) and talismans (takrut). He also learned ancient Thai medicine from Luang Phor Ken of Wat Dongsetti in Uthai Thani Province, particularly bone-setting and healing practices.
His close friend, Luang Phor Pumpum of Wat Nongtangoo, once described him as “a fearless monk of true virtue, whose courage gave rise to great spiritual power.” Many also believed that Luang Phor Kuay possessed a “magic mouth”—the ability to speak truths that would inevitably manifest. Monks with this gift, however, were bound by strict adherence to truth, for falsehood would strip them of their power.
 
The Legend of the Sacred Book’s Discovery
The origin of the Kru Rang was shrouded in mystery. According to his disciples, in B.E. 2477 (1934), while staying at Wat Nongkam in Chainat Province to study advanced Thai medicine, a fellow monk named Jam told him of a sacred book hidden within a hollow tree, guarded by unseen spirits. When they approached the site, the spirits prevented Monk Jam from retrieving it.
Luang Phor Kuay then prayed to the guardian spirits, lighting three incense sticks. He asked, “If it is your wish that I possess this book, let these incense sticks burn completely.” They extinguished midway. Lighting another set, he prayed again: “If you wish that I use this knowledge to benefit temples and humanity, let these burn to completion.” This time, the incense burned entirely, and the sacred volume was easily retrieved. Inside, he discovered a passage warning that laypeople should never own the book unless they suffered from incurable illness or grave misfortune—further proof of its sacred power.
 
Sacred Tattoos and Devotion
In B.E. 2484 (1941), after returning to Wat Bankae, Luang Phor Kuay held a grand ceremony for sacred tattooing (sak yant). Believers came from across the region, convinced of his power to provide protection from harm and weapons. Despite limited communication in that era, over 44,000 devotees were said to have visited the temple seeking his blessing and sacred tattoos.
Following this, he turned his focus to the creation of amulets, takruts, sacred knives, and Phra Pim images. His amulets became renowned for their miraculous powers and remain highly revered to this day. Even local outlaws paid their respects to him—when passing his temple, they would fire a single shot into the air as a sign of salute rather than menace.
 
Abbot of Wat Bankae (Wat Kositaram)
On September 1, B.E. 2491 (1948), due to his moral integrity and dedication, Luang Phor Kuay was appointed Abbot of Wat Bankae (Wat Kositaram). During the turbulent years of World War II, he distributed protective amulets to soldiers and civilians seeking safety from bombs and bullets. Many attributed their survival to his blessings.
A devout follower of the Buddha’s path, Luang Phor Kuay exemplified purity, humility, and compassion. His sermons, often centered on the Jataka tales—especially the Vessantara Jataka (Pravessandorn)—drew large audiences. He became widely respected not only for his mystical power but also for his deep understanding of Pariyatti Dhamma (advanced Buddhist doctrine).
His formal Dhamma studies began on June 19, B.E. 2472 (1929) at Wat Wangkorn, and he later continued at Wat Phra Bhrang in Singburi Province. There, under Luang Phor Sri Viriyasopit, he mastered higher meditation techniques and the sacred art of crafting Khmer-inscribed rings, said to bestow spiritual protection and fortune upon the wearer.
 
Legacy
Luang Phor Kuay’s life reflected the essence of a true monk—humble, disciplined, and devoted entirely to the path of Dhamma. His vast knowledge of sacred sciences, combined with unwavering compassion for the people, made him one of Thailand’s most revered monks of the 20th century.
His sacred amulets, talismans, and rings remain highly sought after, not merely as relics of power but as enduring symbols of faith, virtue, and protection. Even decades after his passing, devotees continue to venerate him as a beacon of spiritual purity whose blessings transcend time.