Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa (3x)
Iti Sugato Arahang Puttho Namo Putthaya
Yi Gor Hong Maha-Labho Sabba-Labhang Bhavantu Me
Pathawi Khongkha Phra Bhumma-Deva Khamamihang
Canonical homage to the Awakened One and the Five Buddhas
Pathawi Khongkha Phra Bhumma-Deva
Respectful salutation to the terrestrial guardian deities (Bhumma-deva) of the district
01Literal Translation (EN)
Opens with the canonical Buddha-recollection('Iti Sugato Arahang Puttho Namo Putthaya') and honors the historical figure Zheng Zhiyong (鄭智勇, known in Teochew as Yi Gor Hong / 二哥丰, BE 2394–2480), upon whom King Rama VI conferred the noble title Phra Anuwat Rachaniyom and the surname Techawanit.
Historically, Phra Anuwat Rachaniyom was a leading Teochew merchant, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Poh Teck Tung Foundation (มูลนิธิป่อเต็กตึ๊ง) in Chinatown Bangkok, funding schools, hospitals, bridges, and disaster relief.
In BE 2541(1998 CE), Major General Khun Phantharak Rajadej (co-creator of the BE 2530 Jatukam Ramathep) led the first formal consecration of Yi Gor Hong medallions at the Plabplachai shrine.
03Scriptural Root & Master Lineage Attribution
Phra Anuwat Rachaniyom(Zheng Zhiyong, BE 2394–2480) · Plabplachai Shrine, Bangkok
04Traditional Liturgical Recitation Protocol
Chant Namo Tassa 3 times, then recite Iti Sugato Arahang Puttho Namo Putthaya and the Yi Gor Hong homage 3 times.
