Must-Know for Faithful: 2 Ways to Withdraw Oaths, Remove Curses, and Resolve Forgotten Vows to Enhance Life’s Blessings

If you feel your life is stuck, it might be due to forgotten oaths or vows. Thairath Online presents easy self-guided methods to withdraw oaths both outdoors and before Buddha images, helping restore peace of mind and smooth life flow.

Many people may have faced obstacles in life, failing to achieve their goals as intended. Traditionally, it is believed that one cause could behaving made oaths, vows, or solemn promises to sacred entitiesor to certain individuals, in either past or present lives, then forgetting to fulfill or unable to keep those promises.

Performing a forgiveness ceremony serves as a kind of mental release. Thairath Online has compiled "Methods to Withdraw Oaths" that anyone can easily perform alone to regain peace of mind and start a new smooth life.

Why is it necessary to withdraw oaths?

Psychologically, withdrawing oaths helps address lingering guilt or subconscious worries. From a belief perspective, it means asking for forgiveness from sacred beings and karmic creditors to cancel binding promises, allowing one’s fate to open up once more.

How to withdraw oaths outdoors by lighting 16 incense sticks

How many incense sticks are needed to withdraw an oath? ?Lighting 16 incense sticks outdoorsis the most popular method because it is believed to notify the 16 celestial heavens and 15 earthly layers of our sincere intention. The recommended time is a bright sunny morning, at an open outdoor spot such as a courtyard or balcony without an overhang.

Steps for the oath withdrawal ceremony

1. Face east

2. Light 16 incense sticks and recite the Namo three times

3. Recite the oath withdrawal chant as follows

“Imang mitcha athitthanang pathjuttharami”

“Tudiyampi imang mitcha athitthanang pathjuttharami”

“Tatiyampi imang mitcha athitthanang pathjuttharami”

4. Say the vow: “I, (full name), withdraw any vows, curses, oaths, or promises I have made to any sacred beings, deities, or persons, whether I recall them or not. I declare all such promises null and void from now on. May my life proceed smoothly without obstacles.”

5. Place the incense sticks into the earth or an incense pot outdoors.

Method to withdraw oaths verbally before a Buddha image

If unable to perform the outdoor ceremony, one can withdraw oaths before a Buddha image at home by following these steps.

• Prepare flowers, three incense sticks, and a pair of candles.
• Light incense and candles to pay respect to the Triple Gem as usual.
• Chant prayers and meditate to calm the mind.
• Recite the oath withdrawal words as in the outdoor method, focusing on asking forgiveness before the principal Buddha image.

Important notes before performing the oath withdrawal ceremony

• Intention is key. This ritual benefits the mind only if performed sincerely and mindfully.
• It is not a cleansing of sin. Withdrawing oaths does not erase past wrongs but offers a chance to start anew. Therefore, one should live cautiously and continue doing good deeds.
• Use discretion. The above information reflects personal beliefs. It is advisable to live by good principles and reason alongside these practices.

Following the oath withdrawal methods serves as a psychological anchor to reduce worry. Ultimately, success depends on acting with determination, honesty, and perseverance against obstacles.