Spirits who
are trapped inside a human body cannot speak through their hosts’ mouth unless
they are attuned to the hosts’ throats. Taoist as well as Thai systems have
rituals called “throat opening” ritual to let the spirits to express their
wishes or to negotiate with Taoist masters or Arjarn. This throat opening
method is essentially the same as the training of spirit mediums.
The other
purpose of “throat opening” ritual is to enable the spirit to consume food
offerings and drinks. The mantra sounds something like the below:
“Pity you
always worry about your problems, this world and the other are as if burning
hell. I know your throats always longing for food and drinks, so today I offer
you a drop of nectar that can transform into a soothing stream. You will surely
enjoy this offering of mine.”
After that,
say to the possessed in a firm voice: “I have opened your mouth with my magic
power, speak now or forever hold your silence!”
At the end
of the communication session, go into your protective circle then burn some
joss paper to the spirits and they will leave. You can chant the below during
the burning of the joss paper: “Whatever debts we may have, all turn into
ashes. The joss paper opens your path to the underworld, that’s where you
belong.”
You must
carry whatever things you have promised to the spirits, but do not force
yourself. Normally the requests are just simple offerings of foods, clothing, joss
paper and drinks.
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