| |
Meed
Mor is a knife that was made famous by one of the great guru Luang Phor Derm
of Wat NongPo and Wat NongBua in Nakhon Sawan. Meed in Thai language
means knife, and Mor could mean doctor, healer or specialist. It was
also called Mit Prab Pairee, meaning knife that conquers the enemy. In
this case, it means a knife that possesses special magical power.
Hence, it is appropriate to prefer to Meedmor as a victorious, conquering
knife or healing knife.
Luang Phor Derm was a very compassionate monk.
he had helped built a lot of temples not only in Nakhon Sawan but also in
nearby provinces. His great work had gained the hearts and respect
from people throughout Thailand.
His Meed Mor and ivory carved "Xing" or "Singh",
the auspicious unicorn, were the top talismans sought after by collectors
around the world.
The blade of Meed Mor by Luang Phor Derm consist of
metal that has been made of nails taken from coffin. The shield and
handle could be made of ivory, wood or a mixture of both. They come in
many sizes, ranging from 3 inches to more than a foot long. The
stripes or braces that hold the shield are mostly made of silver, sometimes
it is mixed with copper. Very few are occasionally mixed with gold and
therefore command a higher prices.
The decorations on the braces are very beautifully done. Those decorated
with gold, silver and copper are the most expensive, they are called
Sankasak.
During Luang Phor Derm's time, there were
very few roads and people had to walk through thick woods or forests to go
from one place to another. They were not only afraid of the wild
animals living in the forest, but also the unknown, such as evil spirits and
black magic which were more fearsome than anything else. So bigger
Meedmors were specially made for this purpose and these were very popular.
But now times have changed and people would prefer to carry a smaller one as
it could be kept in the pocket or worn like a pen (see picture below).
Never the less, the big ones are still very popular among the exorcist monks
and shamans or witch doctors.
It is believed that
this magical knife is energized with the power of
1. Protection
2. Exorcism
3. Victory
4. Defeating negative forces such as black magic
5. Courage
6. Confidence |
|
