How to Cure Bad Luck in Thailand
The chanting of mantras is an important part of Thailand’s religious traditions, and can be traced to its Buddhist beliefs, as well as its ancient Hindu and animist beliefs.
Anyone who visits Thai temples will see various mantras or “katha” (คาถา) spells printed on signage next to statues of sacred figures, such as the Buddha, Phra Phrom, Mae Thorani, Ganesha, and others.
Most of these “kathas” are said to bring good luck and abundance, such as the “Wish Fulfillment Mantra” taught by the revered monk Luang Phor Noon Suwichayo (หลวงพ่อหนุน สุวิชโย) of Wat Phutthamok Phalaram in Sakon Nakhon — a student of the famous mystical Thai monk LP Lersi Lingdam of Wat Tha Sung.
But what about when one is facing bad luck in Thailand? The Thai people take the subject of bad luck very seriously. In the Thai language, bad luck is referred to as “chok rai” (โชคร้าย). Usually, the remedy is a merit making trip to one or more important temples. In extreme cases, a mock Thai funeral is conducted to cleanse the karma of the person and provide a symbolic rebirth.
Backwards Thai Mantra for Curing Bad Luck
To cure bad luck in Thailand, there also is a “backwards” Buddhist mantra called “Itipiso Toi-Lang” (อิติปิโส ถอยหลัง).
The “Itipiso Phakawaa” (อิติปิโส ภะคะวา) mantra is considered one of Thai Buddhism’s most sacred mantras. When spoken forward, it honors the Triple Gem of Buddhism and brings good fortune to your life. When spoken backwards, it is said to cure bad luck, and ward off evil spirits and their associated temptations.
This backwards variation of the mantra (Itipiso Toi-Lang) is not nearly as well known as the traditional version, because not as many Thai monks perform it. The majority who do teach it are those who have studied under a mystical Buddhist teacher like LP Lersi Lingdam.
The backwards Thai “katha” for curing bad luck has a long version which is not so easy to remember. However, there is an abbreviated version, which the faithful are instructed to repeat 9 times to protect themselves from all types of bad luck in Thailand.
อะ วา คะ ภะ โส ปิ ติ อิ
a · waa · ká · pá · sŏh · bpì · dtì · i
You are instructed to recite the words slowly and clearly before going to bed, with the mind in prayerful attitude focusing on the magical resonance of each syllable.
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