Leklai Stone
Leklai is a sacred element believed in across Southeast Asia (in Malaysia, it's known as Bue Siri Leh).[1] There are many varieties, but the most widely believed type is buried in caves. It is black, resembling sapphire, and is believed to stretch when heated.[2]
According to traditional belief, to retrieve it, one must apply honey to a block of Leklai and then use fire to heat it until it stretches. The honey is consumed while playing with fire. The fire is then intensified until the entire Leklai stretches into a thin thread, after which it can be cut.[3] However, it is said that ordinary people cannot cut Leklai themselves, as it is guarded by gods, forest spirits, mountain spirits, Nāgas, or giants. These entities are believed to be ready to harm anyone attempting to retrieve it unless the person is virtuous, has good karma, or possesses strong magical powers.[4]
Leklai itself is also said to resist those who try to take it. For example, a person who attempted to cut Leklai and touched it reportedly experienced symptoms similar to being struck by lightning or electrocuted by high-voltage electricity. This form of Leklai is considered extremely sacred and is often worn on the body. It is believed that nothing—knives, guns, or even bombs—can harm its possessor. Gunpowder of any kind supposedly cannot ignite within the boundary of Leklai.
This belief also divides Leklai into three levels or types:[5]
- Level 1: The Leklai itself—shiny and stretchable—is considered the most powerful. Examples include the Beetle Wing or Kothpi Leklai, the Silver-Silver-Golden or White Chipa Leklai, the Black Diamond Leklai, and the Eel Belly Leklai.
- Level 2: The Leklai Nest—shiny but not stretchable—forms a solid foundation for Leklai, firmly attached to cave walls. Examples include Kot Leklai, Koh Lan ore, tamarind seed ore, and Tough Leklai.
- Level 3: Leklai dregs—resembling wax tears—are dull black, hard, but easily broken. These are said to be formed by the movement of iron through a path, producing iron sludge with virtually no effect.
In scientific terms, Leklai may be identified as iron or another metal or material with a low melting point. It can occur naturally (such as meteorites from outer space or silicates from within the earth) or be synthetically produced (such as mercury and gallium, which melt at room temperature), or as other alloys. The rainbow-like coloration is due to thin-film interference, where light waves reflect off the surface layers of the material, producing iridescent effects.[6]
References
- ↑ Royal Institute Dictionary, B.E. 2525 (1982)
- ↑ Documentary: Looking at the World of Leklai, B.E. 2537 (1994)
- ↑ Direct Experience of Dr. Wichit Trichob, recorded by Mr. Chatchai Wisetsuwan (Phanomthian)
- ↑ Leklai, the Holy Element (1), S. Charoen Printing, Wechayan, 1st printing, 2010
- ↑ Leklai, the Holy Element (1), S. Charoen Printing, Wechayan, 1st printing, 2010
- ↑ Royal Institute Dictionary, B.E. 2525 (1982)
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