
23/02/2025
The next couple of days, Ajarn will be sharing on maybe 8 or 10 goddesses/female deities of the Thai Culture.
In Thai culture, goddesses and female deities hold a significant place in mythology, spirituality, and daily life. These divine figures are often associated with protection, fertility, prosperity, and natural elements. They reflect the blend of animism, Hinduism, and Buddhism that shapes Thai spirituality.
Phra Mae Thorani
- Role: Phra Mae Thorani, or Mother Earth, is one of the most revered goddesses in Thai Buddhism. She is the personification of the earth and is often depicted wringing water from her hair.
- Legend: According to Buddhist lore, during the Buddha’s enlightenment, the demon Mara tried to distract him. Phra Mae Thorani emerged to testify to the Buddha’s merit by wringing water from her hair, creating a flood that washed away Mara’s army.
- Significance: She symbolizes fertility, protection, and the nurturing qualities of the earth. Many Thais pay respect to her during Songkran (Thai New Year) by pouring water on the ground as an offering.
Lersi Mongkol Chotipanyo (Ajarn Bee)
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