Phra Chao Bhavavarman II Inscription

Name other

P.Ch. 26, K. 1105

Script

Pallava

Date

12th Buddhist century

Language

Sanskrit

Face/Line

1 face, contains 10 lines of writing

Material

stone

Form

Bai Sema

Size

55 cm. width ; 47 cm. length ; 105 cm. height

Found at

Ban Khao Noi Si Chomphu, Khlong Nam Sai Locality, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province

Exhibited

Samnak Song Kut Tae, Fak Huai Locality, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province

Description

Ajarn Cha-em Kaeokhlai summarized the inscription on the inscription as being about Phra Chao Īśānavarman who passed away, and whose son, Phra Chao Bhavavarman, succeeded him. The inscription recounts the biography of Phra Chao Bhavavarman, in that he was a righteous king who had as much power as Śiva kindly proffered. He was born in Śankaragrāma, Bhavapura city. People supported him in practicing good governance to enable the kingdom and its people to live happily and prosperously. A high ranking official, who served as deputy governor of the capital, helped him to suppress the Śambūka people. King Bhavavarman always had a strong desire to visit other cities and towns and he did so despite having to endure the fierce sun during the summer months. In addition, the inscription goes on to describe a great number of pigs, birds and fish that lived happily in and around a big pond, abundant with food, in contrast to the many unlucky people, who with great hardship in their lives, were burnt to death by the blazing sun whilst digging the pond.

Reference

Edited by : The Inscriptions in Thailand Database Project Staffs (2552 B.E.), SAC, from :
Cha-em Kaeokhlai, “Phra Chao Bhavavarman 2 Insctriptions,” Silpakorn 31, 5 (November-December 2530) : 73-78 (in Thai).

Illustrations

Rubbing inscription picture from : Silpakorn 31, 5 (November-December 2530)