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| ====== Legends of Somdet Toh ====== | ====== Legends of Somdet Toh ====== | ||
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| Somdet Toh — his formal title was Somdet Budhacariya (Toh Brahmaransi) — was probably the most famous and widely loved monk in nineteenth century Thailand. A skilled meditator closely associated with the royal family, he was famous for many reasons, but his wide popularity rests on two things: Despite his rank, he was easily approachable to people on all levels of society; and he made amulets that — because of his meditative prowess — were reputed to be very powerful. He was also famous for his wisdom and wit. Since his death, in 1872, a cult has grown up around his memory, with many mediums throughout Thailand claiming to channel his spirit. | Somdet Toh — his formal title was Somdet Budhacariya (Toh Brahmaransi) — was probably the most famous and widely loved monk in nineteenth century Thailand. A skilled meditator closely associated with the royal family, he was famous for many reasons, but his wide popularity rests on two things: Despite his rank, he was easily approachable to people on all levels of society; and he made amulets that — because of his meditative prowess — were reputed to be very powerful. He was also famous for his wisdom and wit. Since his death, in 1872, a cult has grown up around his memory, with many mediums throughout Thailand claiming to channel his spirit. | ||
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| At another, similar event at the palace, Somdet Toh began the closing blessing with the standard chant: | At another, similar event at the palace, Somdet Toh began the closing blessing with the standard chant: | ||
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| Paripurenti sagaram\\ | Paripurenti sagaram\\ | ||
| Evameva ito dinnam\\ | Evameva ito dinnam\\ | ||
| Petanam upakappati... | Petanam upakappati... | ||
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| Even so does that given here benefit the hungry ghosts... | Even so does that given here benefit the hungry ghosts... | ||
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| As he reached this point in the chant, the king in a very unusual breach of Buddhist etiquette called out, "Why are you giving all the merit to the hungry ghosts? What did they do to deserve it?" | As he reached this point in the chant, the king in a very unusual breach of Buddhist etiquette called out, "Why are you giving all the merit to the hungry ghosts? What did they do to deserve it?" | ||
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| Somdet Toh, without missing a beat, backed up to change the last line: | Somdet Toh, without missing a beat, backed up to change the last line: | ||
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| Sabbam rañño upakappati... | Sabbam rañño upakappati... | ||
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| The king, who was fluent in Pali himself, was delighted with the Somdet' | The king, who was fluent in Pali himself, was delighted with the Somdet' | ||
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| Four years later Somdet Toh passed away. | Four years later Somdet Toh passed away. | ||
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