For quite some time, I have been acquainted with a quiet voice within. This voice persuaded me to convey something of its essence, deliberately choosing the form of a novel titled Areeya Metaya, Book 1: “Becoming Areeya Metaya.” Afterwards, I was urged to write Book 2. I questioned it back, asking what the purpose of all this was. The answer was that it desired me to thoroughly understand the principle of “Being.” This very concept was once the origin of various spiritual disciplines on Earth, some of which evolved into “religions.” However, passage of time has caused those principles to fade or distort from their original intent, leaving behind only documented knowledge, uncomprehending practices, and institutional structures.

What exactly is this origin or principle? This novel, Areeya Metaya, Book 2: “The Emperor of a Thousand Hands and a Thousand Heads,” will serve as a gateway to that principle. I will merely act as the one who opens the door; whether you, the readers, will perceive it depends on your openness of mind. Let me emphasize once again that I am merely a medium, not the owner of this principle.

Regardless of how this novel is categorized—whether as philosophy, spirituality, fantasy, supernatural mystery, or historical fiction—it is the historical elements manifested through the characters that initially sparked my interest, filling me with great excitement and wonder. This is because it is a history outside the textbooks, a subject about which I previously had no knowledge.

As I wove the story to its conclusion, it sparked a joy in me to delve even deeper into the information, turning me into someone deeply passionate about history. Every time I hear legends, folktales, or inscribed messages from the past, they allow me to “see” images in a way I have never seen before. Often, these images lead to incredible probabilities. This is not merely a personal sensation; rather, it is supported by corresponding evidence, artifacts, or real-world locations, driving my desire to search for the truth even further. However, the quiet voice within restrained me, cautioning that this is not my duty, and that one day, this truth will manifest on its own.

I agree with that voice, as pursuing it further would likely be fraught with conflict. My duty is simply to convey the principle that serves as the core purpose of this story. Yet, before publishing this work, I needed to prove that it holds practical value in real life. Upon putting it into practice, I discovered that the results were so immense and precious that I could not keep them to myself. It has given me a new pair of eyes, a new pair of ears, and most importantly, it has driven me to take action with a completely new feeling—not acting for the sake of anything or anyone, but doing so because it is my original nature. It is the nature of the beginning, brimming with limitless potential.

Finally, I sincerely hope that when you finish reading this book, you will see the same vision, leading you to take action. When you perform those actions through the eyes of the beginning, it will be as though we are standing at the exact same point. And ultimately, we shall become one.

With love,

Thatree Pokavanich
Bangkok, Thailand