Sak yant - the magical shamanic tattoo

Sak Yant is considered a magical tattoo, which is particularly sacred. They are made mainly in Thailand. If you want to do a tattoo on the body, you must keep in mind that the Sak Yant - not just a drawing on the body. This tattoo is endowed with magical powers. Before getting one, it's worth thinking a few times: do you really want it? This is not a simple tattoo that any master can do. The Sac Yant can turn the fate of its wearer for good, or, conversely, for bad. About everything in detail in our article.

History of the tattoo

Time does not stand still, but the Thais sacredly believe in the mystical power of the Sac 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. And both for the one who applies it, and for the one who is the direct carrier.

In Asia since ancient times made Sak Yant warriors who wanted to protect themselves from mortal wounds. The drawing was spelled by a shaman, who was a master. He also bestowed the drawing with magic, which was to help the wearer save his life. Since you are planning to get this tattoo, we recommend you read the article: to Thailand by yourself and How to get from Bangkok to Pangangan or Samui.

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The meaning of the Sac Yant

Sac drawings can be seen on the body of a large number of Thais. They deeply believe that tattoos help with various troubles and misfortunes, illnesses, can save from the enemy. Tourists have long begun to look at the Sac 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, in fact, Sac Yant, the popularity of this sacred drawing has grown by leaps and bounds. The famous actress made herself one in order to attract success in her life. Who wants to be happy in life and successful in all affairs and undertakings? Of course, everyone. Only it's not that simple. When drawing, it is possible to bring not only happiness, but also misfortune.

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Before the procedure, you should discuss with the master the meaning of the tattoo, tell some details about your life, plans for the future and aspirations. The master should understand what pattern will suit a particular person. Individual approach is extremely necessary in such a difficult craft. It is necessary to try to be as open as possible in communication, not to try to conceal even small details, otherwise the tattoo will play not in favor of its bearer.

Thai monks are the true masters of Sak Yant. Only they can make a truly mystical drawing with sacred symbolism. In addition to the fact that the monks put a pattern, they also read the Buddhist prayers and special formulas that are designed to bestow goodness. Some salons offer to do a tattoo - similar to the Sak Yant. But it is exactly a semblance, because the pattern will have absolutely no meaning. It is neither a talisman nor a protection. It is simply a picture on the body, which can make any master tattoo salon.

Requirements for carriers

Symbolism is not easy to get. The mysterious knowledge of application is given to monks. Buddhist temples, lost in the jungle, are the objects of the ritual process. The master must be a Buddhist whose spiritual development corresponds to the highest level, which endows the writing with true spirituality. The procedure is accompanied by a special prayer, which activates the picture, giving the wearer unique opportunities that change his or her destiny.

A person is required to follow the main principles similar to the biblical laws:

Not to take alcohol or drugs;
Avoid lying, always acting according to conscience;
not to steal;
not to be sexually promiscuous;
not resort to violence, much less murder.

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The inscriptions are applied only to men. According to existing traditions, Thai men of monastic rank are forbidden to touch women's bodies. The pattern appeared on Angelina Jolie, which resonated with the outrage of the Buddhist community of the chosen ones. It turned out that the celebrity had paid a huge sum of money to a monk who had been stripped of his ministry, so the work was not appraised as an authentic work with a hidden subtext.

What does the word "Sak Yant" mean?

"Sak" translates as "padding," and "Yant" means sacred

A pattern created in accordance with geometric symbolism. Buddhist monks have the right to do such a tattoo exclusively to male persons. Masters of tattooing can apply the pattern on the body of a woman. But true monks are strictly forbidden to carry out such a procedure.

Those miraculous prayers that are applied in the performance of the pattern (Yant) are called Kata in the Thai language. These prayers have another name - mantra. More than two thousand years ago in Asian countries and in Thailand began to apply Yantas. This is an ancient custom. The masters have their own secrets concerning the creation of the pattern and its conspiracy. The secrets pass from the master to his students.

Tattoo with Buddha

The image of the Buddha is a sign of peace and contemplation of all things.

His real name is Siddhartha Gautama. This man lived in the XVI century BC and gave his nickname, because once he willingly became a hermit, and most of the time giving cultivation of the soul, enlightenment and knowledge of the world.

Often the tattoo depicts not just the founder of Buddhism alone, but with additional elements like plants or birds. Particularly successful areas of such a drawing on the body are the back, chest and forearm. A tattoo should be placed on the back if a large area of the body is planned to be involved.

There is a rule for all the applied objects in this style - the area for them can be any part of the torso above the waist. This unspoken law is due to the fact that in Eastern beliefs and philosophy, the feet are the dirtiest part. And images such as Buddha's cannot be close to human feet.

Gautama's image can be worn by anyone who is close to the karmic philosophy of Buddhism. According to it, what you send to the world, the world returns to you. The tattoo can be both monochrome and colored. If along with the Buddha is depicted a lotus flower - it has the meaning of purity of thoughts of the person wearing such a tattoo.

The technology of drawing

Thus, several dozens of generations have tried to preserve the established tradition. Nowadays, the technology of applying the Yants is slightly different from those that were used before. The tattoo is applied to the body by means of a bamboo or steel stick. They are reusable. The tools are treated with alcohol. Other methods of disinfection are not used.

Each instrument is unique. Before it is used for the first time, prayers are recited over it in Sanskrit, as subsequently over the Sak Yant. Therefore, the wands are not disposable. Lead time ranges from 15 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the complexity of the picture.

Types and designs

There are many traditional types and designs of Yantra tattoos. Some of the most famous and popular include:

Onk Phra/Ongk Phra. ( translation: Buddha body) is one of the most common elements in Yantra tattooing, but can also be a complex stand-alone image. It is meant to provide insight, direction, insight, etc.
Ha Thaew ( translation: five lines) is one of the most common Yantra drawings for women in Thailand, also used for men. It is usually applied to the back of the left shoulder. Each of the five lines implies a different blessing for success and good luck.
Gao Yod/Kao Yord (translation: nine spires) - usually tattooed in the center of the upper back in various sizes and levels of complexity.
Sii Yord ( translation: four spires). The tattoo is intended to influence the feelings and actions of others and to protect the bearer of the image.
Paed Tidt (translates: eight dots) gives protection in the eight directions of the universe. The tattoo is round and is usually placed in the center of the back.
Sip Tidt (A variant of the Sip Tidt tattoo, it's different in that it gives protection in ten directions instead of eight.
Mahaniyom (translation: great preference). The tattoo gives the wearer favor in the eyes of others. The image is round, and is usually placed on the back of the right shoulder.
Yord Mongkut (The Yord Mongkut is a gesture of good luck and protection in battle. This is a round-shaped tattoo, usually placed on top of the head.
Bpanjamukhee (translation: the five faces of Virgo) - the tattoo is designed to ward off disease and danger.
Suea (Translation: tiger) - as a rule, the tattoo depicts twin tigers. Symbolizes strength and power.

The commandments that will need to be observed.

In the end, when everything is ready, the master asks the one whose body is tattooed to fulfill the basic precepts: not to kill, not to steal, not to lie, not to commit adultery. These are the rules that play an important role for every Buddhist. If you do not fulfill the precepts, the magical power of San Yant will be lost. A master may ask, for example, not to wear a red shirt (this is rare). But still. If necessary, then it is necessary. The requirements and advice should be taken seriously.

Myths about Sak Yant

With the emergence of information about the Sac Yant, there were numerous rumors. Europe was flooded with reports of monks mixing the ashes and blood of the deceased with the ink. But in fact this kind of information is unfounded. It is not known where such ridiculous rumors came from.

Some journalists managed to talk to the masters, who did not confirm them. The whole power of the mystical tattoo lies in the pattern itself and those inscriptions, which are applied during the performance. The inscriptions are unique. For each client they are chosen individually. During the performance, the master reads a mantra, which is not repeated for another person. It is worth knowing that at first glance absolutely identical tattoos have completely different meanings and act differently on their owners.

Depiction of Buddha

Very popular are Buddhist tattoos, the sketches of which are built around the main figure of this religion - the Buddha. For the bearer of such a drawing, the Buddha is associated with a whole bunch of positive meanings: enlightenment, harmony, will, the richness of the inner world and the desire to follow in the footsteps of the great man. Naturally, in many ways such a sketch fulfills the role of an amulet, a good and powerful patron.

Buddha is often depicted sitting in a meditative pose in a lotus flower, dancing or laughing. The style of the picture is usually bright, sunny, cheerful or even cartoonish. The color scheme is chosen in shades of bronze and gold, supplementing the picture with other elements of Eastern symbolism: the element of water or fire, lotus, sacred animals, the ocean, leaves in the form of a heart.

Buddha in the style of realism on the hand

What color Sak Yant comes in

Sak Yant is made in three colors: black, red and transparent. Basically everyone makes their choice in favor of black, rarely dare to red. Transparent tattoos are applied with oil to children, civil servants and women. Such a tattoo can not be seen by anyone, while its power is preserved. The invisible Sak Yant is in no way inferior to black and red. Moreover, the transparent tattoo is considered stronger in contrast to its counterparts.

Health Safety

The degree to which the needles and ink are disinfected is not known. Potentially, getting a tattoo at Wat Barng Phra temple puts pilgrims at risk of HIV and hepatitis B and C. There are more than 1 million officially registered AIDS patients in Thailand. However, according to the UNAIDS report of 2006 "On the global AIDS epidemic" among these cases have not been observed to come from tattoo needles. Because inside the needle itself can not accumulate blood in such quantities that it is enough to transmit the infection.

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