传记
在泰国佛教界裏，曾被泰國覲選一百零八位頂尖兒高僧裡，唯
一不屬於泰國境內的高僧，就是信徒尊稱為“督拉惹”的高僧，
也是唯一被回教蘇丹王室御封為“督拉惹”的高僧。
“督拉惹” （Tok Raja）,意譯為“督，馬來語是公公、法師、村
長及長輩等的意思。“拉惹” 意譯為蘇丹王室，結合起來“督拉
惹”應該是，王室僧簡稱為“僧王”更有人稱鑾波為馬來亞“必打
王”ปิดตา（Pitta），可想而知，他所鑄造的“必打”是多麼出名的
。但簡稱鑾波為“阿祖”或“阿公”，較為有親切感。泰族人稱鑾
波為鑾波昆榜錫หลวงพ่อครน บางแซะ （Luangpo Kron Bangsek）。
鑾波昆出生於1876年（佛曆2419）11月2日，星期四屬鼠年，當
時還是暹羅管轄時代的吉蘭丹，父親名叫乃村，母親叫喃喬，
姓氏為叻乍倫（Rajcharuen）。
鑾波昆十二歲時，父親才帶他去越烏塔瑪喃 วัดอุตตมาราม（Wat
Uttamaram），也稱越榜錫วัดบางแซะ（Wat Bangsek），隨寺院主持
學習泰文，過後又學會了巴利文，而能朗誦經文。鑾波自從進
入寺院，學習語文後，就非常喜愛研讀經書，甚少遊樂，與其
他孩童性格絕然不同。住持在觀察下，就覺得此孩童，似乎前
世曾修過梵行，看他的一舉一動皆有僧侶的風範，他日必為僧
中之尊呀！
鑾波讀完寺院裏的經書後，他也不願回家，繼續留在那裡，幫
忙做個方面之事，同時也教村中的小孩們學習泰語。到年齡二
十一歲時，鑾波要求父母給他籌備出家之事，父母也和親友們
為他剃度受戒為僧人。於1895年（佛曆2438）6月15日，為受戒
的是柏巴叻差法師，鑾波的法名柏昆普納蘇瓦若 (Phra Kron
Punnasuwanno)。起先鑾波昆用兩年的時間深入的研習大藏經，
過後他覺得自己應該出外走走，尋求更高一層的佛學知識。就
毅然此外了住持，步行出發去修苦行戒律。但是當時沒有良好
的道路，只好翻山越嶺，當然得徒步行走。整個月後來到了一
個村莊，有間寺院越蓮乍（Wat Leamchak），得知有位法力高
強的高僧，叫做鑾波瑪哈蕾（Luang Phor Mahaloi）。起初鑾
波瑪哈蕾將一本法術秘笈交與督拉惹，他得花上兩年時間方能
背誦通笈交裏的經文，接着更深的修禪定法門。其後他也各地
去尋訪名師讚研各門法術，而且還在泰南各府，當了多間佛寺
的主持。督拉惹多住在宋卡府和高頭廊府一帶，也曾在越考烏
（Wat Khao-Or）修習多種信物的獨特法門。 在1925年（佛曆
2468）督拉惹辭去越邁考嶺的主持職位，決定回到家鄉，接任
越烏塔瑪喃的住持方丈。
Tok Raja – Luang Phor Khron
B.E.2419 ~ B.E.2505
大約二十多英畝。居民多是以割膠為生，過的生活的相當辛苦
，不過每逢節日卻都非常誠心的前來獻僧供佛，有者今天看他
們歡天喜地的來獻僧，明天卻穿來他的惡訊，說是被蛇咬死了
！因為樹膠園裏毒蛇叢生，尤其是眼鏡蛇，在攻擊人的時候，
豎起起來像人一般高。
鑾波看到這種情景，非常難過，就將以前修苦行戒時所收集的
聖土，用來製造避險的信物，這就是初期鑾波製造掩面佛的心
意，製成後派發給信徒，信徒佩帶後果真一路平安無事，更奇
怪的是毒蛇遇上有佩帶必打佛牌的村民，都會掉頭而逃，不敢
接近，甚至碰上老虎、熊也會出現相同的情況，信徒們一傳十
，十傳百，鑾波的必打佛像就慢慢的火紅起來。
從前要去寺院很艱難，因為交通很不方便，只有從水路和火車
才能達到寺院，有些信徒甚至跟隨火車鐵軌走了十多哩才到達
寺院，因為哥打峇魯到蘭斗班讓間是沒有火車站的，有些信徒
都是去到蘭斗班讓在走回頭，但路程也要數哩之遙。
曾經有比較熟的信徒，要到鑾波昆寺院之前，就會先買了煙。
然後才上火車；在火車上，就會走到車頭，找駕駛員打交道，
順便送上煙給他，要求火車經過寺院時，儘量放慢車速，好讓
他們有機會從火車上跳下去，如此一來就節省了很多時間和精
力。 信徒一到寺院，一般先回和鑾波閒談，鑾波是一位很健談
的僧人，不會難以相處，而當信徒要求必打佛時，鑾波就會記
錄下他個人的行業和需要，如果是做生意者，鑾波就會多下人
緣咒。然後才然後再擇日鋳造制模，集會聖土、經水和石灰等
，放進模型裏印出了一枚必打佛牌。 鑾波才利用小刀片，慢慢
的雕出完美的曲線，然後以畫圖的鐵筆，一邊唸經，一邊將符
咒寫在必打的身上，再放入法壇上，日夜誦經，直至兩三個月
後，信徒才可以奉請佩戴。所以每一枚必打佛牌，都是鑾波要
每枚佛牌都呈現最完美的形象，讓人看上去，就非常渴望將之
擁有。這就是督拉惹必打佛牌最獨特之處。
關於督拉惹的必打佛牌威力，是不可置疑的，而且為信徒們所
公認的，就連暹羅的佛牌收藏家們都會來尋找這塊寶物，現在
此必打佛牌，在市場價值大約處於几百萬株左右。即使鑾波昆
生前鋳造的銅佛牌市價都值越几十萬銖左右呢！
鑾波昆所住的吉蘭丹州，鑾波在這裡卻沒有受到回教徒的排擠
，鑾波有高深的法力，時常幫忙這些馬來同胞解決一些玄難雜
症，如中邪、中降、小孩子哭個不停等的問題。鑾波昆也常常
唸一些經水讓他們帶回去飲用或洗澡，一般可以解決一些玄妙
的問題。甚至連吉蘭丹蘇丹也親自覲見鑾波，並向鑾波談起說
：他每次去舉行王室儀式時，都會感到頭頂有撕裂頭痛的感覺
，因為其中有一點血統奧妙的差距。鑾波就說沒有問題，走入
佛舍裏，拿出長約一尺多的手杖。
此手杖泰語成為“邁古魯”ไม้คูรู（Mai Kru），意譯是師父杖或權
杖。此杖的功能是增加權威，避一切的邪惡。鑾波昆就把它交
給吉蘭丹蘇丹王。而蘇丹王從此每次開王室大會時，再也不會
發生頭痛的問題。而蘇丹永遠手不離此權杖，時常緊隨於身。
蘇丹為了感謝鑾波昆的恩典，就第一次封泰族高僧為僧王，馬
來語就是“督拉惹”（Tok Raja）。
據說鑾波昆在修苦行戒律時，去到一座山洞，見到一位修行老
僧在裡頭居住，鑾波就朝拜此老僧，並向他學習禪定法門。 過
了三個月的守夏節。有一天老僧叫鑾波昆來到床前，這時候老
僧已病倒再創了，老僧將一支拐杖狀的木棍交給鑾波，說是當
年他年輕時候有位高僧交給他的，並吩咐他說他日得遇見有慧
根者才傳交於他，並傳授口訣以及製造邁古魯的秘訣，鑾波昆
就是從此處學來的。 鑾波得到邁古魯後，就日夜擁帶在身旁，
連睡覺也相隨，覺得得到邁古魯後，自己的法力也隋着增長。
不久之後傳邁古魯於他的老僧也圓寂了。
後來鑾波昆製造了數支邁古魯給有需要的人士，吉蘭丹蘇丹的
就是其中一支。這隻邁古魯現在還供奉在蘇丹宮裏哪！
自從鑾波昆回到家鄉主持寺院，首先就是着手發展教育、建設
校舍，並由柏嗎哈曾當老師。接着還籌建了一間全馬甚至暹羅
所無悟的，與眾不同的是和大雄寶殿。四方有門進出，前門的
十二支大柱子有祥龍盤捲的雕刻，更有許多奇珍異獸的雕像團
團圍繞，計有龍、象、獅、虎、鹿、鷹及牛等等。進口處兩旁
築了兩座神龕，分別供奉大伯公與觀音大士的聖像，蔚為奇觀
。 從此這裡就變成好像少林寺一樣，有許多僧侶和法師紛紛前
來拜在鑾波昆的門下，不是學武術，而是學法術。學成之後可
以籍着法術救人於苦難中，這也是鑾波教授法術的宗旨。
在1962年（佛曆2505年），鑾波昆剛由新加坡回來之後，就不
舒服臥病在床，吉蘭丹蘇丹也親自前來探病。鑾波年事已高，
終於在11月19日圓寂，享年88歲，入戒68年，一代聖僧從此沉
寂了 ......
Khron Ratchanaren (known as Tok Raja) was born on Thursday December 1, BE2419 (1876). He was sent to Wat Uttamaram by his parents when he was 12 years old to learn Buddhism and Thai language. He stayed with Archan Lok who was the temple Chief Abbot at that time. Tok had showed great interest in Buddhism and became a “Dek Jom” under the supervision of Bhikkhu (monks) in the temple. Besides, he also learned crafting and construction. He once told the devotees that even from an early age, he cherished the ambition of joining the monk hood and stay in the temple to learn Buddhism unlike his other kampung (village) boys of the same age who more preferred to stay in their homes in the kampung.
Ordination (Upasombot)
Tok Raja joined monkhood (Bhikkhu) on Jun 15, 2438 (1895) when he was 21 years old. The ordination took place at Wat Uttamaram and was ordained by the following monks:
1) Phra Upatcha Palad Chai of Wat Mai Suwankhiri
2) Phra Khru Ophart Phuthakhun of Wat Chon Prachumthart and
3) Phra Athikarn Phut from Wat Bangtakwa Silaloi who became Kammavacanusavanacarn
Tok Raja was then given a Buddhist name known as Punnaksuwanno.
Seeking knowledge
After becoming a monk, he stayed at Wat Uttamatam for two phansa after that he travelled to Southern Thailand to learn Pali language and at that time is known as the big book. Tok was resided at Wat huaphom Nai in Songkhla and learn Buddhism in greater depth. He also learned “Phrakhatha vertmon” which consist of “Khamphi Mulkachai” and “Khamphi Thammadboth” in Wat Huaporm Nai as well as Vipassana Kammatharn technique in Songkhla for 15 years. In the year 2449 BE, Tok Raja was appointed Chief Abbot of the Wat for 10 years.
Due to the fact that Tok Raja needs to be back to Malaya, he stepped down as Chief Abbot of Wat Huaporm Nai. Once back from Thailand, he became the Chief Abbot of Wat Mai Suwankhiri for 6 years before been transferred back to Wat Uttamaram and became the Chief Abbot of the Wat in year 2468 BE. He taught Vippassana meditation and ubasok ubasika Buddhaborisat to the kampung folks Buddhist fundamentals as well as Vertmon Katha to his pupils.
Positions hold by Tok Raja
1.2470 BE (1927) – appointed by Phra Khru Ophatbudthakhoon as Phra Palas Thananukrom
2.2476 BE (1933) – Tok Raja became Upatchaya
3.2484 BE (1941) – appointed as Phra Khru Vicarn
4.2488 BE (1945) – became the Chief Abbot of Kelantan State known as Phra Vicaranayanmuni
His role in the deployment of Dharma knowledge and spreading of Buddha’s teachings When Tok Raja came back from Songkhla Thailand, he stressed a lot on knowledge skill. He worked very hard in order to expand the knowledge skills to devotees in Kelantan but did not meet his expectation since the Society at that time did not realise the importance of education and as such, was unable to achieve his mission to the fullness.
In early year of BE2491 (1948), Thai Buddhism has spread out of the country especially to the neighbouring country like Malaya.Malaysia was formerly known as Malaya. In that year, the first Naktham school was established in the Kedah state of Malaya. Tok has waited for the opportunity to open up such school for long time and has establish the same Naktham school in the year BE2492 and the first school was established in Wat Uttamaram Bangsek itself.
It was a resounding success in establishing these schools and Tok Raja later handed over the management of the school to Phra Maha Chan Kesaro who possessed “Parian Tham 6 Prakyok” as a teacher master. Even though there was a shortage in teaching resources, there was a huge demand from monks all over Kelantan to study at Wat Uttamaram to seek knowledge and learn Naktham where the expenses incurred were manageable. It was not easy to go to Wat Uttamaram at that time where it took hours to reach by walking through the jungle. Such obstacles did not prevent these pupil monks from reaching the Wat and in the same year as it was established, the first Naktham examination was held at Wat Uttamaram in Kelantan.
The Miracles of Tok Raja (The Sacred Tongkat)
Tok Raja spent his non-meditation hours in research into ancient and forgotten manuscripts which revealed ceremonies and prayers for every occasion. He made searching enquiries into information gleaned from his readings. He never considered unlikely or as far-fetched the stories he had read or heard of how and where priceless documents had been hidden in times of peril. He explored caves which others fear to enter and seldom found his mission unfruitful. From these ancient writings he copied the prayers and chants which are the weapons he uses in his self-imposed war against Black Magic. He tried the effect of these prayers upon himself when sick, and at all times opportunity offered itself to test his Faith & Power. One day, a novice brought to him a very aged document which he knew was something precious as it has been zealously guarded heirloom. He found that the documents described how a sacred tongkat (wand) should be constructed and the ingredients that went into its making. The tongkat was too powerful for the novice who made no use of it. On his death-bed, the novice gifted the tongkat to Tok Raja. Since then, it has never been out of his sight for a fleeting moment. He carried it with him wherever he goes and when asleep, it rests beside him. He has put the tongkat to good use in effecting cures both physical and mental. No ordinary man can touch the tongkat without feeling its Power. He has attained so high a standard of perfection and he was no mere mortal. By a few seconds of association with someone, or at a glance, he can say if the person seeking his help is clean in heart, a genuine sufferer or a fake if he has come to him convinced that only prayer can save life.
Tok Raja had never refuse aid and preached Dharma to those fake instead. He won more and more followers to his philosophy of life. News spread widely from devotees and even strangers about the wonders he had performed for them. He certainly was a modern Miracle Worker who convinces you of the unbelievable stories from the recovery of a dying man to saving from been possessed of evil spirit and even non Buddhist experience similar wonders in resolving their problems.
Donations poured in to the temple from all corners of Malaya (including Singapore) and with adequate funds, Tok was able to built the Kelantan first Naktham school in Wat Uttamaram (2nd School in Malaya after Kedah) and constructed Ubosoth (Both) and Kutis surrounding the temple.
Tok Raja’s Last Days
Tok Raja enjoyed good health and always fresh and active even at the age of over eighty years old. His health only started to deteriote from July 2505BE (1962) onwards. Tok’s health was deteriorating significantly after his trip to Singapore. The bad news about his health was spread like wild fire and many people from all over Malaya (Malaysia) came to visit him, including the Royal Highness The Sultan of Kelantan. Due to old age, Tok Raja passed away on November 19, 2505BE (1962), 15 days before the conferment of “Chao Khoon” title bestowed to him by the King of Thailand, his Highness King Phumibol Adulyadeth where Tok Raja was invited to be present at the King Palace in Bangkok on December 5, 2505BE (1962)
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