Suvarnbhumi: Narada - Brahmin Vedic sage

narada-brahma Narada is a renowned Hermit Sage, or “Ruesi” (sometimes also called “lersi”) ascetic. He is from Ancient Brahmin Hindu tradition, and appears often with an important role in the Puranas. In the Bhagavata Purana, and Ramayana, he is a prominent figure. He is usually depicted as a wandering ascetic, or travelling monk. He is reputed to posess the ability to transport himself by teleportaton t other Realms and Planets. He is normally depicted carrying the instrument he is supposed to have invented, the “Vina” (called “Pin - พิณ in Thai). He uses the music he creates with the Vina to complement his chants, Katas and Prayers, said to have been mostly dedicated to the Lord Phra Narayn (Vishnu) and Krishna. A study of the Narada bhakti Sutra will expound much about this Saint and powerful hermit Ruesi, known as “Phra Ruesi Narod “in Thai. Narada, or Phra Narod, is also supposed to have been responsible for the Narada Smirti, claimed to be a Judicial work of Genius - proving the qualities said of Phra Ruesi Narot to be a master lawmaker, as well as Deva of all Musicians and Dancers, Singers.
Phra Narod, or “Narada” as known in the original Brahmin Hindu tradition in India, was also named Manasaputra meaning “Son of Brahma (putra means son of). Brahma was the first living being ever to manifest in the cosmology of the Puranas - also named “Dtriloka Sanchari”, meaning the Nomad who wanders the three worlds (Dtri means 3, and Loka means worlds). Thes 3 worlds are, of course, Heavenly Realms, the Earth, and the Infernal Realms. Also named Kalapriya, meaning “he who causes quarrels”), due to his tendency to like to trick the Devas into quarreling with each other. You will see the Ritual mask and also the statue of Phra Ruesi Narod all over Thailand, especially in the Samnak Sak Yant and local witch doctor and Shaman’s offices. Magic makers all revere either Por Gae Dta Fai, Narod, or sometimes Phra Pirab the Yaksa Ruesi.

He is qualified as a Maha Jhana, one of the Greatest devotees of Vishnu, and in later life became a Ruesi (Rishi) and attained the level of Deva Rishi (Taewa Ruesi) - meaning angelic Brahma being status. This being is known as Ruesi Por Gae Narot in Thailand, and is highly revered not only in Artist and performance arts circles, rather also in the more mysterious circles of sak yant tattooing an Thai Brahmin Saiyasart (Magical Arts). The mask of Por Gae Narot is placed on the head of each devotee on Wai Kroo day (Master Day) and is believed to protect them all year and bless them for good luck, health and fortune, as well as protect them from all evil and dangers..