SAK YANT INFORMATION

How to choose which Sak Yant tattoo design to get?

You may have heard some information about the way to get a Sak Yant tattoo that you can't choose a design and placement. I can tell you that it is not true. Yes, there is a place where you can't choose a design, a monk will give you whatever he wants to do. The reason behind that is back in the day the Master took so little money from you and there were a lot of people waiting. And also a long time ago money was not that important. You don't really need money to live but nowadays is different. Things have changed. I have heard that some places still doing that way. Taking a little fee and not allowing you to choose a design but this is so rare, I am not sure if they still do that now. How to choose which Sak Yant tattoo design to get? It is easy to know which design suits you from its meaning. All Sak Yant designs come with a meaning behind them. Follow the link for Sak Yant tattoo designs and their meaning https://thaitattoocafe.com/sak-yant-design

SOME SAK YANT TATTOOS ARE ALLOWED BELOW THE WAIST. For example a tiger, eel, snake, crocodile, bird, swan, turtle, bear, pig, lion, dragon, peacock, fox, dragon, fish, gecko, some hanuman designs, and some spell lettering. This needs to be done with specific chanting and spells that allow below the waist. We have had many people asking about this for a lot of time. People are shopping around and asking advice from local uneducated Thai people or some inexperienced tattoo shop. They are being informed that Sak Yant tattoos are not allowed below the waist. Which is totally false information. These tattoo shops do not own or design their own Sak Yant or know how to read it or write Ancient Thai Khom. They do not know much about Sak Yant. Please make sure that you are getting the correct Sak Yant Tattoo from an experienced Sak Yant business. Just ask them if they can read, write, and know the meaning. If they cannot then you know that they are not the right artist for you.

KAR KRU - Sak Yant fee

A Karkroo – Sak Yant Fee: The money that is included in your offering is as well as a contribution to the Sak Yant master's living expenses. It also helps cover the cost of the tattoo equipment. It takes many many years to become a Sak Yant master. A Kar Kru offering is applied to most skilled crafts or trades in Thailand like massages and fortune-telling.

Every place including Thai Tattoo Café allows you to choose a design and placement with some fee, more or less depending on how much they think the work is worth and there is no standard price. Quality of work, hygiene, services, experience, times, place, electricity, equipment, etc cost money. Nothing is free on this day. Go for who you are happy with.

Can the master choose a Sak Yant design for you?

Of course, he will be very happy to do so. He may ask about your personal history, how you live your life, what kind of job or what is your desire in life, and who you want to be in the future. You will need to open yourself up and let him know all about the asking then he could advise you which Sak Yant tattoo design will suit you the best. But in the end, which design to go for is your decision. Imagine, if he picks something that you don't like or some design that is over your budget then this is not gonna be good for you. Your life, your body is your choice.

SAK YANT TATTOO WITH AURA

Sak Yant tattoo with Aura; A Sak Yant master will never know what tattoo to give you unless you tell him. A Sak Yant master is not the kind of person who can “read” you. If you would like a master’s advice or for him to choose a Sak Yant tattoo for you then you will need to have a chat with a Sak Yant master and let them know what you want a Sak Yant tattoo from receiving it.

SAK YANT TATTOO WITH HOROSCOPE

Sak Yant tattoos have nothing to do with the year you were born or what “animal” you are. A tiger, a bird, or any animal symbolizes certain Sak Yant meanings like strength or intelligence. A picture will be meaningless without lettering and symbols around it.

WHAT LANGUAGE IS SAK YANT?

Thai Sak Yant tattoos use the Ancient Kom Thai and Pali. Sak Yant lettering tattoos do not have translations in either English or Thai. They are chants – almost like music. One letter may come from a long chant and symbolize a story that is many pages long. The Sak Yant chants and meanings are highly guarded and respected.

AJARN SAK YANT

Ajarn means “Master” in Thai. Most Sak Yant masters are not monks. A Sak Yant master and a monk are totally different people. To become a Sak Yant master, you need to spend a lot of time learning the Khom language; white magic, and tattooing. Not a monk can perform a Sak Yant ceremony if they are not a Sak Yant master. So, do not get it wrong that you may get a tattoo from anybody and go to the temple asking a random monk to bless your tattoo.

OFFERING

PARN KRU - Offering

A Parn Kru – Making a Sak Yant Offering: Different Sak Yant masters will accept different items for their Parn Kru Offering. Some Sak Yant masters will accept Thai rum, cigarettes, or traditional Thai chewing gum. The most important items to be included in your Parn Kru is one of the following:

A flower.

A candle.

An incense.

Money

SAK YANT CEREMONY PROCESSING

Yok Pan Kru.

Giving your offering.

This first part of the Sak Yant process shows the master that you are ready to be a disciple and willing to follow the Sak Yant rules that will allow the magic of the Sak Yant to take place. This action also shows respect to the master and the Sak Yant tradition. To give your offering, kneel forward face-to-face with the master. Pass the offering pan to the Sak Yant master while looking down. The master will perform the first blessing.

Rab Karn Sak Yant.

Getting your Sak Yant tattoo.

Do your best to remain still. Focus on controlling your breathing as if meditating. If you need a break, ask for one.

Seak Kha Tha.

Receiving Your blessing.

When the Sak Yant tattoo is finished, you will receive a blessing for the Sak Yant tattoo. The master will cast magic while applying holy oil over your Sak Yant tattoo. And then apply some gold leaves on your tattoo afterward. While you are receiving the blessing, put your hands together in prayer and keep your eyes closed. Stay focused on your master's voice. The history behind the gold leaves is that we believe that gold leaves represent the 5th element of gold in your body. Gold means luck and an abundance of money.

Prom Nammon.

Sprinkling holy water.

The master sprinkles holy water for removing bad lucks. Kneeling in front of the master is a sign of respect. Put your hands together in prayer. Closing your eyes, clearing your mind while keeping your head down.

Krob Kru

Being accepted as a disciple

The last part of the Sak Yant tattoo process that may occur is when the Sak Yant master signifies that he has accepted you as a disciple. This is done by placing a Ruhsi mask on your head. Once this is done, it means that the Sak Yant master will pray for you and protect you. Where you are and who you are, you are considered a part of his family. Along with his other disciples, you are considered their brother or sister.

SAK YANT RULES

Important Rules for Receiving a Sak Yant Tattoo Sak Yant tattoos require the receiver to abide by certain rules in order for the magic to work. The Sak Yant rules are different, depending on which Sak Yant tattoo you are receiving. Below, we have outlined the most important Sak Yant rules you need to know. The five precepts are the most important Sak Yant rules that you will need to follow. They reflect the most important aspects of Buddhist life.

1. You must abstain from the life of living beings. (Do not kill any life for fun)

2. You must abstain from stealing or taking what is not given. (Do not steal)

3. You must abstain from sexual misconduct. (Do not cheat)

4. You must abstain from telling any lies and from harsh speech. (Do not lie)

5. You must abstain from intoxicants and harmful substances. (Do not drugs)

Abstaining from alcohol is the single most important precept because it allows the follower to adhere to the other precepts reliably. Alcohol and drugs both dull the mind and cause one to slip into recklessness.

Now you may be very worried about breaking that intoxication rule. Don't be. The most important aspect of this Sak Yant rule is that you are indeed allowed to drink and even smoke marijuana, but not to the point of intoxication. A small amount of relaxation is perfectly fine.