Erawan Shrine

Thao Maha Phrom — Ratchaprasong, Bangkok

The Four-Faced Brahma chanting prayer, with Thai, English and Chinese translations, for devotees visiting Erawan Shrine.

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Four Face Brahma Bhucha Chanting

Om paramesa namaskaram

Ongkara nissavarang

Brahmavessayam

pupassavavisanu

Vaiyadhanamodhoti

lukabamdharama

yikyanang yavaiyala kamulam

sadha nandara

vimusatinan namatte namuttare

ca akarang tathovaca

etamatarayat taman

tarama katthanaramla casarava

patitam sambhophakalalo

dhivadhiyam matamya

Chant with respect and a calm mind. You may repeat the chant 3 or 9 times.

The Meaning of the Four-Faced Brahma

According to tradition, the four faces of Brahma represent the spreading of compassion and protection in every direction. Devotees customarily pay respects to all four faces to bring blessings in every aspect of life — career, relationships, fortune, health, and safety.