Man believes his pet python is a reincarnated naga and brings it to temple for blessings

[webfact]

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by Samantha Rose

At the extraordinary Tham Tararam Temple in Rayong’s city district, an intriguing event occurred, leaving visitors in awe. A man named Prasert, aged 52, known for his extraordinary talents in driving his soil-covered vehicle, came to the temple to make merit with his snake friend, attracting the attention of other individuals as well.

 

Prasert explained that his 2 year old python, named “Jeejee,” had inspired him to visit the temple today. The snake, which he has cared for from a young age, is believed to be a reincarnation of a mythical serpent, the Naga. Today, Jeejee had shed its skin, and Prasert wanted a monk to bless the snake as a token of goodwill. Furthermore, Prasert pointed to a series of numbers on the snake’s skin, which included 0, 1, and 8, which he believed would bring good fortune to himself, depending on how others may perceive them.

 

Phra Chaiyayos Akkijano, the temple abbot’s assistant, who had also performed the blessing ceremony for Jeejee, told that this was not the first time a snake had come to the temple.

 

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[TheFishman1]

You can’t really make this stuff up can you TIT

[BritManToo]

8 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

You can’t really make this stuff up can you TIT

Is it any different to him identifying as a woman?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Prasert explained that his 2 year old python, named “Jeejee,” had inspired him to visit the temple today. The snake, which he has cared for from a young age, is believed to be a reincarnation of a mythical serpent, the Naga. Today, Jeejee had shed its skin, and Prasert wanted a monk to bless the snake as a token of goodwill. Furthermore, Prasert pointed to a series of numbers on the snake’s skin, which included 0, 1, and 8, which he believed would bring good fortune to himself, depending on how others may perceive them.

Jeez.....

[RichardColeman]

Prasert showed his new identity card, which featured his latest self-chosen surname, “Spirit Whisperer,” a name that his fellow villagers had come up with for him. Alongside seeking blessings for Jeejee, Prasert also brought his new identity card to the temple for the monk to bless.

 

Any other country he'd be classified as insane

[BusyB]

21 hours ago, TheFishman1 said:

You can’t really make this stuff up can you TIT

Is that any different to 'baptizing' a baby? (Or anyone else?)

[huangnon]

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A man named Prasert, aged 52, known for his extraordinary talents in driving his soil-covered vehicle

Sounds like an ideal neighbour.

[BangkokReady]

On 4/28/2023 at 9:43 AM, webfact said:

Prasert, aged 52, known for his extraordinary talents in driving his soil-covered vehicle

Is that a euphemism?