Erawan Shrine
Thao Maha Phrom — Ratchaprasong, Bangkok
The Four-Faced Brahma chanting prayer, with Thai, English and Chinese translations, for devotees visiting Erawan Shrine.
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.