Luang Por Derm
The God of Nakhon Sawan | Wat Nong Po
Master Profile
Luang Por Derm Phra Putthasaro (2403 – 2494 BE) of Wat Nong Po is universally revered as the "God of Nakhon Sawan." A master of peerless spiritual power, he is legendary for his Mitmor (Exorcist Knives) and his peerless Takrut. His creations are considered the absolute pinnacle of Thai occult engineering, particularly during the era of the Indochina War.
The Takrut of Luang Por Derm
Luang Por Derm's Takrut are distinct for their Yant Takror (Wicker-ball Yantra) and his absolute mastery of the Akarn 32 incantations. Unlike many masters who focused solely on one metal, LP Derm utilized Lead, Copper, and Silver, often depending on the specific "Wicha" requested by the devotee.
Technical Characteristics:
- Materials: Primarily Lead (Takua), Copper (Thong Daeng), or Silver (Ngern). Rare versions utilize "Takua Nom" (soft milk-lead).
- Binding & Lacquer: Many are found bound with "Sai Sin" (sacred thread) and coated in "Rak" (black herbal lacquer) or "Nam Kliang" to preserve the metal from oxidation.
- The Sacred Inscription: He utilized the Maha Ud (Great Sealing) and Kong Grapan Chatri (Invincibility) formulas. Legends from Wat Nong Po state that he would bless the Takrut until they would literally "dance" or jump within the alms bowl.
The Legend of the Indochina War
During the 1940s, soldiers from Nakhon Sawan who wore Luang Por Derm's Takrut reported extraordinary survivals—walking through minefields unscathed and being immune to bayonet wounds. These verified accounts solidified his status among the "Benjapakee" (Top 5) masters of the Takrut arts in Siamese history.
Technical Verification
"When evaluating a Takrut of Luang Por Derm, one must observe the tightness of the roll and the aging of the metal. Genuine lead pieces will show 'White Wax' oxidation that has hardened over decades, and the Rak lacquer must be bone-dry, never glossy or sticky."