OldThaiAmulets - Diamond Armour Yantra (金刚经护身经文)

Diamond Armour (Yant Kropaetch) — Diamond Armour Yantra

Luang Phor Parn discovered the powerful Diamond Armour/Shield Yantra in B.E.2458 (A.D.1915) while making a pilgrimage to Suphanburi Province. Luang Phor Parn was meditating (samadhi) and sensed something supernatural informing him about a powerful Yantra buried in the main Chedi of Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat. Luang Phor Parn went to the Chedi and later found the old silver template engraved with Diamond Armour Yantra. The template had a message that said the person who found it would be a Great Master. It also mentions that “one who recites the Katha every day will have his body covered with the Diamond Armour, which will protect them from all dangers.” Moreover, their enemies will get hit back by their attacks because of the reflective powers of the Diamond Armour.
Devotees around the world know the legendary power of the Diamond Armour Yantra. It contains one of the most potent mantras that provides protective capabilities and pays homage to the Triple Gem of Buddhism (Buddha, Dharma & Sangha). The Mantra can be read vertically or horizontally for different purposes. If you read from top to bottom, it is the Itipiso chant for paying homage to the Triple Gem. If you read horizontally, it is the 8 Tidt (Eight Directional Mantra), and each line represents a direction. On the other hand, Diamond Armour Mantra uses every word of the Itipiso Katha and rearranges the words into 8×7 syllables.

Itipiso Katha

Iti Piso Bhagava Araham Samma Sambuddho Vijja Carana Sampanno Sugato Lokavidu Anuttaro Purisa Damma Sarathi Sattha Deva Manussanam Buddho Bhagavati

He is the Blessed One

The Purified One, free from all defilements

The perfectly self-Enlightened One

He is endowed with higher knowledge and virtues, the accomplished One

A great speaker

The wise in the knowledge of the many worlds

An incomparable teacher for the training of individuals

He is the teacher of celestial beings and human beings

The Enlightened One, the Blessed One, provides clear Dharma

The person endowed with special powers due to his merits

The Nine Qualities of Buddha

Araham – This term signifies that the Buddha is worthy of veneration and reverence. It refers to the Buddha’s attainment of liberation from all defilements and suffering.

Samma sambuddho – It means “perfectly enlightened.” This quality indicates that the Buddha possesses supreme wisdom and understanding, having awakened to the true nature of reality.

Vijja carana sampanno – This quality describes the Buddha as one who is endowed with knowledge and conduct. It signifies that the Buddha possesses profound knowledge and understanding of the world and has perfected his conduct in accordance with the teachings.

Sugato– It can be translated as “well-gone” or “well-spoken.” This attribute refers to the Buddha’s ability to skillfully communicate the Dharma, the teachings of liberation, and guide beings towards enlightenment.

Lokavidu – This quality denotes the Buddha’s deep knowledge and understanding of the different realms and aspects of existence, including the various planes of existence and the workings of karma.

Anuttaro purisa dammasarathi – It means “unexcelled trainer of those to be tamed.” This quality signifies the Buddha’s unique ability to guide and teach individuals of different capacities and inclinations towards liberation.

Sattha Deva Manussanam – It refers to the Buddha as the teacher of both humans and celestial beings, encompassing all realms of existence.

Buddho – This attribute simply means “awakened” or “enlightened.” It signifies the Buddha’s awakening to the ultimate truth and the cessation of suffering.

Bhagavati – This term is often translated as “the Blessed One” or “the Fortunate One.” It highlights the Buddha’s supreme qualities and the reverence and honour due to him.