Andrea Contents
- 0.1 What did muay Thai tattoo symbols represent?
- 0.2
- 0.3 Curiosity about sak yant…
- 0.4
- 0.5 The history of Muay Thai tattoos
- 0.6 Muay Thai’s tattoo style
- 0.7 The technique for making Muay Thai tattoos
- 0.8 Thailand: Sak Yant’s sacred tattoos
- 0.9 Sak Yant Thai Tattoos and meanings, spiritual and supernatural powers
- 1 Sak Yant Muay Thai Tattoos and Meanings
- 1.1 Hah Taew
- 1.2 (5 Sacred Lines)
- 1.3
- 1.4 Hanuman (Hindu Monkey God)
- 1.5 Gao Yord, the most recurring magic symbol in The Thai Sak Yant
- 1.6 (9 Spires)
- 1.7
- 1.8 Paed Tidt. The eight directions
- 1.9 Four Spires Yantra. Protection and attraction
- 1.10
- 1.11
- 1.12 Tiger Yant, New1005 (Tiger Tattoo Meaning)
- 1.13 Ganesh (Hindu Elephant God)
- 1.14
- 1.15 More Sak Yant designs and tattoo meanings
- 1.16 Where to tattoo a “REAL” Sak Yant in Thailand
- 1.17 Conclusions
- 1.18 Ps. At this point a question arises: but is the yant sak painful?
- 1.19 Pss. Do you want to deepen your knowledge of symbols and meanings?
Muay Thai tattoos and magic tattoos have primitive origins, they come from the ancient indigenous peoples ofIndia and Tibet.
“In very early times with this type of tattoo the shamans of the villages, through animist rites, used to instill strength and protection, safety and courage, to those who received them.”
Great propagation had in the lands that today correspond to Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, but also in some areas of Indonesia and the Philippines.
“Over the centuries, the practice of magic tattoos was attributed in particular to the Dharmiche religions.”
During the period of the Great Khmer Empire (IX – 15th century) that prospered in the Valley of the Temples of Angkor in Cambodia (click to read the related guide), Khmer warriors used to resort to magic tattoos before going into battle.
“In fact, in the sacred Tattoos of Thailand Sak Yant, you will find phrases and magic formulas also in Khmer.
Another way of calling Thai sacred tattoos and that is used to identify them is by calling them Khmer tattoos.
So when we talk about Sak Yant we are talking about mystery, mysticism, tradition, culture, art, communication and history.
Sak, New1001 “(tattoo)” Yant – derived from the sanskrito Yantra “sacred geometric figure”.
The Sak Yant tattoo ritual is also called “Bidhi sak”.
Behind these mysterious tattoos lie legends, stories, and superstitions.
They should not be taken lightly.
The master of the tattoo stings the symbol with the traditional “Mai Sak” (bamboo stick) under the skin.
In addition to Buddhist monks are traditional healers or other religious specialists able to evoke in tattoos of magical powers.
These magical symbols can also be called tattoo thai or thai tattoo depending on the country of pronunciation.
What did muay Thai tattoo symbols represent?
These symbols serve for protection or attraction.
They protect against evil or attract people.
So if you want a Sak Yant Tattoo you will need it for two things in particular:
- Protection
- Attraction
For protection
They serve to protect people and places from all that can hurt, both from physical pain and spiritual pain.
They ward off physical evil or simply the negative thoughts that people send to us.
A Sak Yant is also believed to protect against a knife attack and firearms.
Some symbols manage to block the barrel of the gun before it fires.
Then there are also many symbols related to authority and command, perfect symbols for people who carry out control activities, military, police, etc…
By attraction
They are tattoos that serve to increase personal attraction.
Many make these symbols to make someone fall in love and increase their charm to bring mainly well-being in the affective field.
They also serve to bring health well-being and prosperity money.
Some symbols are enriched with rituals dedicated to the person you want to “attract” to make the “request” stronger and more effective.
Sometimes a Thai prayer is also represented.
When you see these “strange writings” that cover a large part of the body, it is the prayers that consecrate the symbols.
Often you can see that they cover a good part of the body because they are very extensive.
Each tattoo must be consecrated
Each tattoo is always added a gold leaf tattooed because with this detail the tattoo is actually consecrated.
Wearing these tattoos is like showing off the Buddha’s teachings.
These Sak Yant are greatly influenced by the Buddhist religion and the teachings of their spiritual leader and prefer psychophysical well-being over money or tangible goods.
Buddhist tattoos can be associated with these symbols.
Suffering originates in the mind; in the mind originates the cessation of suffering. (Buddah)
Curiosity about sak yant…
- Combat. In ancient times, the Sak Yant identified people and enemies. In battle it was tattoos that established friends and enemies. Their importance in their culture is sacred and immense.
- Respect. Most symbols talk about respect. Respect for Thai culture is a key pillar. But in all of Asia respect is a tradition.
- I think. He can only tattoo a real master Sak Yant who believes in his strength. Otherwise it is not allowed. Ditto for those who statue, can do so only those who believe in the strength of these thai tattoos.
- Masters. The true masters of this technique are very jealous. The only ones who can learn in silence and respect are the apprentices. Apprentices will learn this sacred technique and make it their way of life.
- Monks. Once upon a time only the monks were allowed to tattoo. Today things have changed and many modern studios create these works. Of course, it’s much more characteristic to get a “old-fashioned” tattoo.
- Protection. A little curiosity about these tattoos. They can also be tattooed without color because they carry protection anyway.
- Location. Another thing that distinguishes them is the position on the body. It is not possible to tattoo a symbol under the waist. It wouldn’t be a dignified thing to tattoo from the waist down.
The history of Muay Thai tattoos
The same word sak yant literally means tapping the geometry of the drawing. A bit like the word tattoo that comes from nanny, that is “beat”.
“There is no way to achieve happiness. Happiness is the way.” Buddha
Muay Thai’s tattoo style
The style is pure and defined. There are no colors, the tattoo will be strictly black.
Or as mentioned above, the tattoo can be made without ink, it will not be visible but will do its work of protection or attraction.
The lines are sharp and the nuances are minimal.
The geometries are repeated and mixed together form a harmony of intrinsic symbols.
As for the subjects we find geometries that are repeated and symbols and animals of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
If you are interested in deepening Tibetan symbols and culture we have written a dedicated guide, if you are interested in reading it click here.
Below we will delve into the symbols and their deep meanings.
Nothing to say, they are very beautiful tattoos and very decorative.
There’s nothing constant except change. Buddha
The technique for making Muay Thai tattoos
The technique to create a real sak yant tattoo is long and painful. The color is beaten through a bamboo stick.
Often the stick is a metal rod.
Only at the end of the stick do we find needles that soaked in ink will allow the skin.
This sacred technique today does not meet modern hygiene standards so many contemporary studies have started to practice this custom.
But in this way they go to lose the tradition.
It will also not be a true sacred tattoo created by a person who believes in his power, transmitted to a person who believes in its effectiveness.
Thailand: Sak Yant’s sacred tattoos
The word“Sak” in Thai means tattoo, while the word “Yant” comes from Yantra which means means means or instrument to hold, to enclose (root “Yam”, suffix “Tra”).
The Yantras are forms, geometric symbols, which contain magical writings and spells ināthe language of Pali (the language of Indian origin with which the sacred texts of Theravada Buddhismwere written).
Then, over the years, various masters added their own writings and formulas through enlightenment and visions during meditation. In fact, some Yantras grafie e still contain animist shamanic graphs and symbols dating back to the pre-Buddhist period or existing or rediscovered or repurposed or repurposed by the various Gurus of this ancient mystical art.
Geometric symbols
The most commonly used geometric figures in “Sak Yant” are: the “triangle” that relates to male energy and “inverted triangle” that relates to female energy; The “square”, symbol of the Earth; The “point”, a symbol of the origin of the Universe or the union of the male and female poles; The “circle”, symbol of the expansion of the universal consciousness, the expansion of the point …
The “Lotus Flower”is also very usual, although it is not a geometric shape.
Depending on the arrangement of the petals symbolizes the sun or the moon and recalls the purity of the mind that must have the one who is seeking enlightenment through meditation …
“Thailand is considered the country for excellence where you can learn the art of Sak Yant and receive the most powerful magic tattoos, where the sacred spells (Khata) mingle between Buddhism, animism, Hinduism and shamanism.”
Sak Yant Thai Tattoos and meanings, spiritual and supernatural powers
Have you ever really wondered what sakay muay thai tattoos mean?
I already told you about the amulets of Muay Thai but here it goes even further because it is something tattooed on the skin.
The meanings and spiritual powers of Sak Yant Thai tattoos such as the 5 lines, tiger and hanuman are meant to give Muay Thai protection to fighters, good luck, success and other desirable attributes.
All sakay muay thai tattoos are traditionally performed by Buddhist monks with bamboo needles.
The use of individual bamboo needles takes much longer and is more painful than the Western machines they use in most stores.
It’s unfortunate if you get a Thai tattoo made by someone who is not a Buddhist monk and doesn’t use a bamboo stick.
Moreover, the bearer of the false sak will not be blessed with the supernatural or sacred powers he supposedly possesses.
To achieve the full spiritual effect of any Muay Thai tattoo you have to do it the right way.
Sak Yant Muay Thai Tattoos and Meanings
The most popular Sak Yant tattoos for Muay Thai fighters
The symbols used for yant saks are mainly animals or representations of the Buddha. In addition to purely geometric shapes.
The animals that are represented all have a profound meaning for Tibetan Buddhist culture. Their religion is very ingrained and is communicated through these messages about the body.
Hah Taew
(5 Sacred Lines)
One of the most popular among the Thai sak yant tattoos is the Hah Taew, or 5 sacred lines.
Each of the 5 lines can carry different sacred meanings depending on the variation of the art of Asian tattoo.
Typically the lines will help give the receiver a success in all aspects of life, charm, loving kindness, good luck and protection from evil spirits.
Sak Yant 5 meaning lines: Basically the most widespread and busy tattoo. Perfect for anyone in need of spiritual protection. In detail each line protects.
What do the 5 lines mean?
- Front line. Protect your home and ward off evil spirits. It is even believed to eliminate the punishments they have inflicted unjustly on us.
- Second line. The second line serves as a lucky charm. It dispels the bad luck and negativity of our stars.
- Third line. It protects you from a bad eye. It shields against black magic. Any attack attempt will be neutralized. It also protects from anyone who wants our evil.
- Fourth line. This line helps us to succeed prosperity and luck in our future. It serves to ward off anxieties and concerns from our daily lives. It brings serenity to your future.
- Fifth line. The fifth line instead shifts silo attractiveness. With this we become more secure and attract the opposite sex. So it brings prosperity to one’s own lineage and well-being bound by the love and emotional security that we will receive.
Hanuman
(Hindu Monkey God)
One of the most popular tattoos among muay thai fighters is Hanuman.
The belief is that the bearer will get the benefits of value and courage.
Hanuman is adored by many people as a symbol of strength, perseverance and devotion. 
Gao Yord, the most recurring magic symbol in The Thai Sak Yant
(9 Spires)
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“Gao Yord”
is the
“Yant Kru”
the most sacred and prodigious tattoo of all the available drawings of Sak Yant, thanks to its universal powers. Many choose it as the first tattoo from which to start and then continue with others. It is usually tattooed at the base of the neck.
“The Nine Towers of Gao Yod represent Mount Meru for Hindus or Mount Sumeru for Buddhists, where according to mythology the universe, the home of the gods, originated.”
The nine spires symbolize 9 Buddhas that confer “special powers”
to those who receive the “sacred tattoo”.
At the center of the design often appear of the
“magic boxes”,
each contains the abbreviation of a
“sacred protection formula”,
the boxes can vary in number according to the size of the tattoo but in principle the transmitted powers will always contain:
Maeta Ma Hah Niyom: you will be treated by others with great kindness, love and compassion that will give you popularity and open up preferential paths
Klaeoklad:you will not suffer accidents and injuries
Chana Satru:you will defeat your enemies and adversity
But Hah Amnat: you will have authority and control over other people
Awk Seuk: You will have the will and strength to go to war or fight battles for those who have the same loyalty and desire for the right
Kong Kra Phan: you will be protected and invincible
Oopatae: You’ll have the ability to do your homework properly seamlessly in any activity you’ll be involved in
But Hah Saneh: it will increase your charms and attractiveness with the opposite sex
But Hah Lap: you’ll have great luck
Noon Chataa: it will help you in your destiny
Pong Gan Antarai: it will protect you from natural disasters and acts of violence
Nah Tee Gan Ngan Dee: it will help you climb your social and work position
In addition, the Sak Yant Gao Yord protects those who receive it from evil spirits and any form of black magic.
“As you may have understood, the magical Sak Yant tattoos can give protection, fame, prosperity, courage, security, invincibility and much more … but, be careful their power is constrained by strict compliance with certain rules or taboos such as respecting all people in the same way, abstaining from eating certain types of food, having sex only outside the menstrual period …”
Failure to comply with certain rules and the passage of time weaken the powers of the tattoo that at this point will have to be reviewed and fortified during the
“Wai Khru”.
Literally it means “paying homage to your Guru”.
Really exciting the Wai Khru that every year is held in the Wat Bang Phra temple in the district of Nakhon Chai Si 1 hour and a half from Bangkok.
Usually tattooed at the nape of the neck, the 9 spires are a geometric design that represents the 9 sacred peaks of Mount Meru and also contains the symbolism of the Buddha with the 3 ovals on top of each other.
The wearer of the 9 Gao Yord sak yant tattoo is blessed with protection from evil spirits and luck.
Sak Yan gao yord meaning: This is one of the most tattooed symbols ever. We are always in the world of protection. The design represents the 9 peaks of the sacred mountain and the Buddhas. Each Buddha represents a precise meaning of protection as indicated in the recommended book below to deepen.
We can summarize in a summary some advantages that this tattoo will bring:
- Increase in fame and popularity
- Accident protection and painful situation in general.
- Increase skills to neutralize your enemies.
- Improving the ability to influence people.
- Increased spiritual invincibility.
- It increases the attractiveness of the opposite sex.
- Increased fortunes and economic and family prosperity.
- Improving the condition of your work.
Paed Tidt. The eight directions
Sak yant paed tidt meaning:This geometrically shaped tattoo contains the 8 sacred mantras. This design also indicates the eight representations of the Buddha. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it protects every condition and in every direction.
Four Spires Yantra. Protection and attraction
Four Spires Yantra meaning: In addition to being tattooed, the Yant See Yord can be engraved on lead, copper silver, gold leaf or plate. It can also be worn, wrapped around the neck, at the waist. Or it can be put in your pocket. This yant you can use it for several occasions:
- If you have to meet a powerful person and you need the yant rub it on your left side.
- If you want to attract love rub it on your right side. To increase effectiveness you can write the date of the meeting with that person, on the reto and the front of a leaf. Then you have to preserve that leaf and keep it clean until the day of falling in love.
- This yant is also capable of avoiding enemies and dangers. It also provides protection from enemy damage. It can help you overcome a disease.
But to upgrade the yan you have to recite this prayer 7 times: Chaya Chaya Itipiso Pakawaa Na Gaaro, Mo Gaaro Put Gaaro Taa Gaaro Ya Gaaro. A Sang Wi On Lo Bu Sa Pu Pa Sappa Pawandtume.
Tiger Yant, New1005
(Tiger Tattoo Meaning)
The tiger symbolizes strength and power … nothing and no one gets into the way of the Tiger because of his fearlessness and strength.
Not only will it help bring strength, power, and courage to its bearer, but it will also help drive away evil spirits.
Here you will find two tigers representing “Amnaj” power over their subordinates which is a symbol that is often carried by members of the army and police.
Between the two tigers we also find the “Yant Putsoorn”, the mantra of the five syllables that you can translate with the Buddha concentrically aligned.
Ganesh
(Hindu Elephant God)
You’ve probably seen Ganesh before, he’s the Hindu god with an elephant’s head.
His popularity is due to his ability to remove obstacles and because he is known as the Lord of the Beginnings and therefore chosen by people who are starting a new chapter in their lives.
More Sak Yant designs and tattoo meanings
There are a lot of different Muay Thai tattoos that people want to own on themselves for different reasons.
If you’re interested in other yant sak tattoos and various meanings, check out sak-yant on google!
Where to tattoo a “REAL” Sak Yant in Thailand
In many temples in Thailand there are still monks who perform Sak Yant tattoos according to the teachings received and the formulas handed down, each temple has its own style that differentiates it from others.
Among Thais, this often serves to distinguish even one territory from another, one gang from another.
“Sak Yant’s magic tattoos are made using a metal torch or a fine bamboo rod with a one-pointed needle or two at the end.”
About 65km from Bangkok, in Nakhon Pathom province, Nakhon Chai Si district, is the
“Wat Bang Phra, the temple with Thailand’s greatest tradition of Sak Yant magic tattoos.”
Here, the Buddhist monks of the temple, disciples ofAbbot Luang Pho Poen (who died in 2002 at the age of 79) make tattoos with great magical powers.
Ordained a monk at the age of 25, Luang Pho Poen spent his life in meditation and helping those in need.
The advocate of sacred spells (Katha) and sacredmagicalatuaggi (Sak Yant),although he never received them, to follow the occult arts handed down to him by his Master Luang Pu Lui Inthasoto.
In the main chapel of Wat Bang Phra is kept the mummified body of the Santone in a glass coffin, at the foot of his sacred sandals that pilgrims after prayer rest in their head, where according to Thai Buddhism resides the Buddha.
To make tattoos of the original Muay Thai yantra you have to go to Thailand and look for a true Thai master who respects tradition. The best are found in the Phuket area, if you are in the area you should go to FAME TATTO.
Phuket is also the most touristy area where Bangkok’s rich spend their holidays, you can consider it the Monte Carlo Thai. But don’t be afraid, the prices are still much lower than the Italian ones.
It’s 3 studies that by appointment call a real Thai master.
They are located in: Kata road, Tambon Karon and Muang in the Phuket area 83100.
Just walk into one of their studios and ask for these tattoos that are priced at around 3000 Bath. Consider that a 1 euro is worth almost 40 bath. To respect tradition the first tattoo they will give you will be the Hah Taew, the five lines, in every area you want of the upper body.
Conclusions
Muay Thai tattoos should always have meaning, and especially when behind there is a mystical or deeper meaning should be something that really feels, that carries with it an important and lived message.
Today, unfortunately, you often see people who have tattoos with meanings that do not belong to them but made simply because they are beautiful or “tamarri”.
To receive the sacred tattoo you make an appointment long before.
On the pre-arranged day you arrive at the temple in the early morning and buy a set of offers for a symbolic amount, inside a golden plate you will receive: incense, candles, flowers and a small envelope where you can enter baht (Thai currency) to offer to the temple for your livelihood.
Each group of recipients is made up of about 20 people who, while waiting their turn, help the Monks keep the person receiving the tattoo in place.
You can choose between different silicone shapes the figure you intend to tattoo, each with a differentmeaning.
“The Buddhist monks of Wat Bang Phra use an ink consisting of palm oil, coal and snake venom to tattoo. At the end of the tattoo the Monk pronounces magical phrases blowing on it to instill power and sacredness”.
Fame
Sak Yant’s magical tattoos have gained international fame after many famous actors got tattooed during multiple trips between Thailand and Cambodia many of these tattoos.
Since then, laboratories that practice this type of tattoo have grown out of proportion in a completely sacrilegious and sterile way!
For-profit only.
If you want to get a real Sak Yant tattooed, we strongly recommend that you do so at the temples where Buddhist monks and their disciples practice: the only ones, the only proponents, of the Holy Magic Tattoo!
Doing it in any other way would not make sense, it is not a game or something purely aesthetic.
Andrea
Ps. At this point a question arises: but is the yant sak painful?
The traditional technique is very different from the modern one and the perception of pain is subjective so giving a correct answer is very difficult.
The traditional stick that pummels the skin is quite painful, the difference from the machine is that it is less invasive and it scars first.
The western machine tends to tear the skin, creates as a more invasive skin cut.
Against the pummeling of the traditional method.
Pss. Do you want to deepen your knowledge of symbols and meanings?
If you want to tattoo these symbols and understand them thoroughly you have to delve deeper because a Yant should not be taken lightly.
Now I have written you a post with meanings but I recommend a book that will be useful to you and you will understand why.
If you don’t believe in the power of the Yant Saks, they won’t do you any good. Their strength comes out in tandem with your creed.
One more detail, not everyone is worthy to carry them,you have to want them, you have to understand them, you have to respect them.
It’s not a fucking fashion excuse the word.
One way to make them work properly is to study and understand them, so surely reading a dedicated book would make a difference, even on the final effectiveness of yantra tattoos, if it’s something that can belong to you.
You have books written in Italian and English available now
The Italian books…
There is a picture-only book in Italian to buy and observe well: Sak Yant the magic tattoo.
To take ideas and ideas but there are no explanations of the meanings of Muay Thai tattoos but it is a set of photos to understand them better.
If you are looking for nice photos you can take it but it is a bit expensive for what you receive.
While the sak yant meanings and drawings? Where do I find them?
If instead you are looking for a book with meanings and drawings you have to opt for the only book with the meanings for sale in Italian: Sak Yant: Indelible Protection.
The paperback arrives home in a day. It is a book with meanings translated in a simplified way from the original language. If you want to get yourself a Sak Yant at least you’ll know what you’re tattooing. To write this guide we took inspiration from the book.
The price is better than the others, especially in value for money. All the books on this subject are very expensive, some come to 200 euros the cover price, this is the only one with an honest price.
It is also the best-selling and read in all of Italy and by lovers of Thai culture.
Then we also relied on your positive reports about this ebook. So, it’s definitely the best choice. If you even have half a mind to get a Yant, you better consider ordering it first.
Or the English book…
Another opportunity to understand meanings and drawings is the choice of English text. Like the one we recommend below.
It’s written a little hard, so it’s not suitable for all english levels. Actually if your English level is high, it would be much better because certain ways of saying are particularly difficult to translate. Because you have to translate English, which comes from a Thai translation. And translating Thai sayings, it’s a very complex operation.
It is still a detailed manual but very expensive. Rich in photos and complete with all symbols with their meanings. If you want to tattoo a sak yant you have to read it, if you cheer good English. It’s called Sacred Tattoos of Thailand. There are more photos than explanations but it’s still a good book.
If you want to make yourself a Sak Yant you’d better buy at least one of the two (especially indelible protection) before you risk regretting it. If you read the books, you understand why 
To delve into the meaning then start with this:
If you want to deepen the meaning of these symbols I recommend the only book translated into Italian on these mysterious symbols: Sak Yant: indelible protection. You can only find it in paper format on amazon.
It is the most complete with simplified meanings to lighten the reading and immediately find your own Yant to tattoo.
Stay Tuned!
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