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Kuber: The God Of Wealth
The Hindu deity Kuber, the god of wealth and prosperity, is one of the many gods in the Hindu religion. He represents wealth and riches. Kuber is considered to be the Lord of Yakshas (savage beings) and lives in a city named Alakapuri. Yakshas are semi-divine beings who live in a golden city. Kuber is the treasurer of the gods and god-king of semi-divine Yakshas. The epithets Vitteshwar or Vitteswar, meaning “lord of wealth,” are used for this deity.
Kubera is also referred to as Kubera-Vasudeva, meaning “the lord who gives happiness” in Sanskrit.
Kubera’s wife is Kamini according to some accounts, and Nalayani according to some others. He has four sons known as Manibandha, Virupaksha, Vasupaksha and Rupena
In the folktale, it is believed that Kuber was originally an ordinary man who had gone mad after drinking some poison from his wife’s breast milk when she was pregnant with their first child. Afterwards, he became obsessed with collecting wealth and wealth became everything for him until he died from exhaustion due to excessive greediness. One day when visiting another country where there were many wealthy people who could not afford even one grain of rice per day but still somehow managed living comfortably every single day without any difficulty at all since they did not worry about food or anything else except their own needs only.
Iconography of Kuber
kubera: iconography
Kubera is often imagined as being short with lotus leaves complexion and having a big stomach. He is also described as ugly having three legs with only eight teeth, an eye and wearing jewels all over. As the guardian of precious gems, he is depicted holding a money bag in one hand and a club in the other. He also holds a jar of gems, a bowl of jewels, and a lotus flower. In Tibetan Buddhism, Kubera is often depicted with a mongoose.
Kuber: The treasurer of the gods
Kuber is the treasurer of the gods, and he is also considered to be their god-king. He lived in a city named Alakapuri; also known as Alaka or Alaka-pura, built for him by Vishwakarma. Kuber is represented as being fat and ugly with an elephant’s trunk (the animal symbolizing wealth).
Kuber – A major Hindu Deity
Kuber is a major deity in Hinduism; he is also known as Rajendra (King of Yakshas). Kuber was the treasurer of the gods and god of wealth. Kubera is also linked with the earth, mountains and wealthy metals which lie beneath the ground.
It is also believed that Kuber was the eldest brother (half brother) of Ravana and they had a good brotherhood relationship but Ravana’s mother never liked them being together. Earlier Kuber was the one who ruled Lanka but later Ravana took over it. So, Kuber later resided in the beautiful mountain of Mount Kailasha.
In Hinduism, Kuber is directly not worshiped with his statues like other Hindu God statues but is celebrated with a Puja called Dhanteras or Dhatrayodashi which is dedicated to Kuber. On this particular day, devotees buy gold which is often regarded as a tribute to Kuber.
About Kuber
Lord Kubera – Hindu Gods and Deities
Lord Kubera is the ‘treasurer of the gods’ and ‘king of Yaksha’. He is a true representation of wealth, prosperity and glory. Lord Kubera not only distributes, but also maintains and guards all the treasures of this universe. Hence, he is also known as guardian of wealth.
Kubera also known as Kuvera or Kuber, is the Lord of Wealth and the god-king of the semi-divine Yakshas in Hindu mythology. He is regarded as the regent of the North (Dik-pala), and a protector of the world (Lokapala). His many epithets extol him as the overlord of numerous semi-divine species and the owner of the treasures of the world. Kubera is often depicted with a plump body, adorned with jewels, and carrying a money-pot and a club.
Originally described as the chief of evil spirits in Vedic-era texts, Kubera acquired the status of a Deva (god) only in the Puranas and the Hindu epics. The scriptures describe that Kubera once ruled Lanka, but was overthrown by his demon half-brother Ravana, later settling in the city of Alaka in the Himalayas. Descriptions of the “glory” and “splendours” of Kubera’s city are found in many scriptures.
Kubera has also been assimilated into the Buddhist and Jain pantheons. In Buddhism, he is known as Vaisravana, the patronymic used of the Hindu Kubera and is also equated with Pañcika, while in Jainism, he is known as Sarvanubhuti.
Kubera is the Lord of Wealth. Kubera is also principally revered as the God who bestows fortunes and prosperity. He is deputed as the king of Yakshas, who assist him in safeguarding the treasures lying in the lap of the earth and in the roots of the trees. He is always remembered with the goddess of fortune, Lakshmi. As the God of wealth and material, his responsibilities are to distribute them while creating wealth is the responsibility of Lakshmi.
He is also deputed as one of the Dikpala and Lokpalas (custodians of the directions). He has been accorded exclusive authority over the North direction (Uttara disha). Kubera is not an important deity and his images are very rarely seen, though he is frequently referred to in the epics.
Kubera Family
Lord Kubera comes from family tress of Lord Brahma. He is the son of Vishrava and Idavida.Vishrava also married the demon princess Kaikesi, who mothered four children: Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana and Surpanakha. So Lord Kubera is also the half-brother of Ravana.
Kubera is married to Kauberi and they have four children. Three sons are called Nalakubara, Manigriva, Mayuraja and a daughter called Meenakshi. Devi Kauberi is also known as Yakshi, Bhadra and Charvi.Worship
God of wealth – Lord Kuber
There are plenty of mentions of Lord Kuber in Vedas, Upanishadas, Religious books so also in Ramayan and Mahabharat
Bramha-Vishnu-Mahesh the trio and the books that speaks of Shri Ram and Shri Krishna give equal importance to worship of Lord Kuber that of Lakshmi,Ganesh,Hanuman
In Jain and Buddha literature also as well as in Hindu religious books Lord Kuber takes respectable position
Lord Kuber is also known as Vaishravan with reference to his father Vishrawas
Lord Kuber has got name Edvid due to his mother Edvida
In Buddha books Lord Kuber is referred to as Vaishravan
Lord Kuber is also referred to as Yakshraj or Yakshadhipati as he is King of Yakshas
Lord Kuber had blessing of Brahma who conferred him Kingdom of Lanka Pushpak Plane and boon of long life(without death)
When his step brother Ravan cunningly snatched Golden Lanka from him, Brahma and Mahadeo told Vishwakarma and created Alakapuri is expressed as Beautiful city.
The religious books depicts that Lord Kuber has control on Yakshas, Yakshani, and aquatic as well as forest dwellers
Dynasty of Lord Kuber is of celebrated saints. The great saga Bharadwaj from mother and great grandfather Pulasti from father’s side
Due to deep penance Lord Bramha conferred boon anf made him God Bhagwan Kuber
Due to celestial qualities and the penance like mother Lakshmi, Hanuman the son of Pawan, and Ganesh, Lord Kuber is included in the list of worshipped God in religious books in post veda period.
Due to his golden skin tone Lord Kuber is termed different and special amongst other God.
Lord Kuber’s body bears similarity to that of Shri Ganesh
In Srilanka, Malasiya,Thailan,Indonesia, the statue of Lord Kuber found have striking similarity to South East Asia’s ‘Happy Man’ or ‘Laughing Buddha’
There are hundreds of different images,statues, and sculptures of Lord Kuber in museums all over world
The broad pleasant smile, healthy body and rich appearance is commonly seen in almost all the images and statue
Some cases Lord Kuber images is Chaturbhuj,Ashtadant,Tripad and Gadadhari
The darbar of Alkapuri was as large as ’70 yojane’ is mentioned in Meghadhoot by mahakavi Kalidas.
The Sons of Lord Kuber Nalakuber and Manigriv were transformed into Arjun trees by Bane(Shrap) of Naradmuni, while Bal Krishna uprooted these in Gokul and give their form back is story of Mahabharat.
Lord Kuber is considered as owner-controller-protector of all treasures from all three – Swarg,Patal, and Earth
In Greek culture and literature Lord Kuber is ‘Pluto’ avtar(reincarnation)
It is common belief that the hidden treasure in earth can be achieved/unearthed due to Lord Kuber’s blessing
There is occult science named ‘Nidhi Vidya’ Here Nidhi means wealth and is living, the same can be transformed to predestined location with the help of Lord Kuber’s blessing
It is also believed that by worshipping Lord Kuber diamonds and pearls appear by itself
Pavan Granth claim that Lord Kuber controls the aspect of wealth. In human life based on one’s Karma, the growth or loss of Money are outcome
Lord Kuber is known as close friend category and famous great devotee of Lord Shiva-Mahadev
At the end of Yadnya and Aarti the Mantrapushpanjali chanted is dedicated to Lord Kuber. Lord Kuber Is referred as ‘Vaishravan Rajadhira As the beginning of puja is with Shri Ganesh in the same way no pious pooja or rituals over without Vaishravan Kuber’s Mantrapushpanjali
There are plenty of stories in ‘Puran’ that are based on life of Lord Kuber Once BalGanesh felt like playing a fast one on Kuber and he desired to eat till satiety. But in spite of eating and finishing all eatables BalGanesh was not satisfied ultimately Kuber prayed mother Parvati and obtained Modak made by her that could satisfy Ganesh
The pandits or astrologers have mentioned that prayers of Lord Kuber is instrumental in getting hereditory property, property wealth through heir ship or hidden treasure
Lord Kuber not only gives you intelligence to save and avoid wasteful expenses.
The place where Lord Kuber had done deep penance at union of Narmada and Kaveri rivers, is known as Kubertirth’ popular even today
Lord Kuber is from the family tree of creator Brahma. Brahma is his great grand father
Kaikasi was step mothe of Lord Kuber and her children Ravan,Kumbhakaran,Bibhishan, and Shurpankha are step brother and step sister of Kuber
The conflict between Lord Kuber and Ravan was mainly due to the jealousy, mother kaikasi says stories in Puran
Due to the nagging of Kaikasi,Ravan attacked Lanka and won them the same along with Pushpak plane
Lord Kuber was peace loving King to avoid destruction of residents anf property in Lanka. He left Lanka and took asylum in Himalaya near Lord Mahadeo
Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesh together deputed Lord Kuber as treasurer in Devlok and made him Dikpal of North
The statue of Lord Kuber should be placed at a place where business transactions take place as quoted in Dharmashastra
In most of the Hindu, Jain, Buddha temple Lord Kuber is in the role of Guard Dikpal
it is said that while beginning the day, any work, or business transaction bow to Lord Kuber statue touching the stomach
Lord Kuber is mainly popular as the remover of poverty
Mata Parvati was doing penance in the avtar of Sati. Kuber had gone for darshan. But due to the bright illumination of Sati his eyes turned. Eye(Pingat) changed color. Kuber therefore known is also known as ‘Pingaksha’
Shri Ganesh became Lambodar(with round big stomach) due to taking his devotees sin. Similarly Kuber also has carried sins of those misusing money and wealth so there is lump on his back. It is old tradition that deities accept the sins of devotees and make them free
Lord Kuber gifted ‘Golden Gada’ to Pavanputra Hanuman to conquer the ill powers
Regarding the carrier of Kuber different religious book give different information but man held palaquins ‘Palkhi’ is most common
‘Puran’ says that Parampita Bramha gave Amartva(long unending life) to Lord Kuber so that he can protect and nurture the wealth of this world
The farming of Ganja and Afoo(opium) comes under jurisdiction of Lord Kuber hence puran has conferred the mastery of these to Lord Kuber
The thief’s, dacoits, wicket persons and enemies of wealth are held back by control of Lord Kuber. So Lord Kuber is said to protect devotees from theft and loss of wealth
Kuber is also known as Inventor of art of Gold Mining
Lord Kuber constructed a dam on a river Alaknanda for water supply to his city Alakapuri.This is the 1st dam in the world as mentioned in Vastushastra
Right from good olden days the image and statue of Lord Kuber made of gold or Panchadhatu is placed in Royal treasure.
The residence of Lord Kuber the vatvriksha and it is said that he likes leaves of Kadunimba and bel-leaves dear to Lord Shiva
The tradition of worshipping Lord Kuber on Dhana-trayodashi(1st Lakshmipujan day of Diwali) is on for thousands of years
The story in Ramayan proclaims that Rambha the wife of Nalakuber son of Lord Kuber had given shrap(bane) to Ravana that he be killed if he goes against the wishes of woman. This saved sita though in Captivity
Kuber Mantra was designed by Lord Shiva and laid tradition of praying Ganesh first and then chant the Kuber Mantra
In the story related to the only Brahma temple at Pushkar lake, Savitri wife of Brahma had given shrap(bane) to Indra,Cow,Brahmin and Kuber as in absence of Savitri it was advised that puja may be performed with help Gaytri. Later she(Savitri) also gave Usshrap(antedote to bane)
In M.P. Mandsore District near Khilanchipur Dhopeshwar mahadev temple the idols of shiva anf Kuber are together. This temple which is over thousand years is ardent example of united Shiva and Kuber
Even in Jagdish temple of Vishnu images of Kuber are inscribed on pillars, here Kuber is Dikpal(Gaurdian of Directions)
On Dhanotrayodashi(Diwali Day) Kuber is worshipped along with Lakshmi. Lakshmi is godess of luck and Lord Kuber is god of wealth. He is in charge of permanent and plentiful wealth. Traditionally Lakshmi is worshipped with Kuber
In Indian mythology there are 4 Purusharth(fundas), Dharma(religion), Artha(finance), Kam(Sex),Moksha(freedom). Kuber is swami of Kam and Artha
Lord Kuber is the owner singularly of all mines in world. So we find Kuber image in all offices of mines so also any mining work begins with Kuber Puja
Lord Kuber is the owner singularly of all mines in world. So we find Kuber image in all offices of mines so also any mining work begins with Kuber Puja
Whatever is dear to Lord Shiva is also dear to Kuber so chanting of Kuber Mantra is done under tree of Bel
Vishwakarma created Kavachkundal(protective gear) for Karna, Sudarshan Chakra for Lord Vishnu, Trishul for Lord Shiva, Kaldand for Yama and for Kuber first Pushpak Plance and Lanka and then Alkapuri
In the kingdom of Yaksharaj Kuber the culture gave good support and all arts prospered. People enjoyed all wealth and pleasures. Even the Surapan(Drinking of Sura-Beverage) was popular and well accepted in Yaksha Kingdom
Yaksha culture promulgated idea of enjoying all pleasures in life so in the images and statues of Kuber. We find liquor glasses along with heaps of wealth
Near Badrinath temple there is Yaksha temple at Maana the idol of Manibhadra Yaksha that is worshipped is avtar of Kuber
In older days sages used to pray Kuber Yantra
In the images of Kuber his pet Mungoose and purse in shape of Mangoose in hand named ‘Nevali’
As mangoose is dear to Kuber it is believed that sight of Mangoose gives you profit ‘Dhanlabh’
As the name of Kuber is attached to hidden treasure(Guptadhan) hence he is also referredn to as ‘Guhyapati’
In Lanka as well as Alkapuri the description of vast beautiful gardens. Chaitrarath the garden in Alkapuri is described in detail by mahakavi Kalidas in Meghadoot
Even in older Sanskrit literature Kuber is depicted as symbol of wealth and pleasure.
As Kuber is guardian of North Dikpal, North is also termed as Kuberai
In the post Veda period Shri Ganesh, Shri Hanuman,Shri Kali,Shri Lakshmi and Shri Kuber were transformed from Non-Aryans to Aryans and were termed deities
The vastushastra proclaims that very town must have Kuber temple just like the main Gods
In historic days Mathura, Padmawati, Vidisha and Pathiputra were popularly known for Kuber worship.In these idols Kuber is holding Madirapatra(liquor glass) in one hand and in other money purse(termed Nakuli)
All religious books show relation of Kuber and Lakshmi
Hariti is wife of Kuber
Nidhi meaning wealth is costructed as of 8 natures and Kuber is owner swami of this AshtaNidhi(8 Nidhi) and symbol of these different nidhi are seen in his image/statues.
In Buddha literature Kuber is termed as ‘Jambhal’
In Jain religion Kuber has been termed Mallinath Tirthankar’s Yaksha
In vajrayan and Mahayan Kuber is termed as Jambhal but in Vajrayan his wife’s name is ‘Marichi’ and that in Mahayan being Vasudhara
When Shri Ram and Shri Krishna were in prenatal period, the story says Kuber showered gems
On the banks of river Alaknanda the city created by Vishwakarma is refered by different names as Alakprabha, Kubernagari,Kuberpuri, Prabhanagari,Yakshapur, and Alkapuri
We often find both types beautiful as well as ugly images of Kuber in folk tables
Kuber vehicle carriers cary widely Elephant, Lion,Horse,Chariot alongwith man held palaquins are termed as Vehicle
The oldest Kuber statue is about 2000 years ago. This half statue is found in ‘Bharahut’
Puran mentions that Guru Shukracharya arrange security of Lanka and then Alkapuri designing Mantra and techniques
In Kuber Niti written by Lord Kuber, there is basic discussions and guidelines about life just as in Chanakya Niti, Shukra Niti, and Vidhur Niti
It is believed that Kuber has arranged Loan to Tirupati Balaji for latters marriage the same is not yet repaid and devotees offer donations to repay the same, imagine ow wealthy Kuber must be to give loan to Lord Vishnu.?
Traditionally on Dussera day the Apta leaves are exchanged as Gold. This tradition is story of generosity of Kuber. Sage Kautsa was to be presented with Gurudakshina, Kuber showered amass wealth, but Guru accepted only 18 crore gold coins and distributed rest to people. The tradition of distribution of gold on Dussera began since then
In Yajurveda kuber is termed as Lord of Sexual desire and pleasures. Kuber ‘Vaishravan’ Kuber is glorified as god that fulfills all desire wants and needs
In Kumaun in each town village border Kuber or vaishravan Yaksha form is positioned as Guard or Gramdevat(deity of village)
Varah mihir has termed Lord Kuber as god that gives ruling power and maintains the same for long. He advised that Lord Kuber’s image/statue may be placed in darbar or in pious place and be worshipped regularly
In Matsyapuran Lord Kuber is described in detail. Stont body, Golden shining skin, large stomach, holding gada and traveler in pushpak plane. Kuber is prayed as one who gives wealth
In Agnipuran it is mentioned that Kuber is riding on Aries holding Gada
In Vishnupuran description of Lord Kuber is as wearing yellow clothes, golden color and chaturbhuj. On this left in his wife Riddhi.Riddhi is symbol of positive lifestyle and discription of various ornaments worn
In some images there are Yakshas around Kuber taking liquor or holding it to Lord Kuber while in some wife Riddhi is shown alongwith with jar of liquor
One thing common in the thousands of images/ idols popular in various countries is broad pleasant smile.
In the images/statue of Lord Kuber the eyes are half open with deep mystery.
Yakshas are clan that take free and total enjoyment of liquor, meat and sex they lead very happy life
In Meghadoot written by poet Kalidas there is detail disrciption of the liquor made from Kalpavriksha so also the Yakshas and Yakshinis love and sex after drinking this liquor
In Uttarakhand there are images of North facing Kuber consuming liquor along with other Yakshas
The historians while excavations in Vaijanath temple area in Himachal Pradesh, found factory making Kuber idols buried were hundreds of idols fully or partly made. This shows that in those days Kuber puja must be universal
With reference to Lord Kuber, another specialty that has not much highlighted is that in North India. Kuberpuja was popular for health and well beings of babies. Even today ‘Balraksha Mantra’ is considered effective and strong to avoid child death and make healthy baby
In whichever riturals whether puja yadnya or festivals where 10 Dikpals are worshipped Lord Kuber is worshipped as Guardian of North
The Mantrapushpanjali chanted at the end has Kuber Mantra “Om Rajadhiraj Prasanna Sahine”’
Sharad Pornima is birthday of Lord Kuber
Lord Kuber protects devotees from black magic and the ill effects
Yogis wear Rudraksha Kuber Chain particularly those who activate Kundalini
While chanting Kuber Mantra 108 times Rudraksha embedded in gold, silver or real string.
Prayer and worship of Kuber is specially beneficial to leaders, actors, officers and businessman
In some areas Kuber is pronounced as Kuver
Faith on Lord Kuber protects ur from bad cruel souls, as Lord Kuber does control bad souls and downtrodden to give them path of freedom
Nakul means Mangoose has place it the feet of Lord Kuber the story of this is, once the snakes who believed to be protector of heavenly treasures attack the Kingdom of Kuber who was treasurer, Lord Shiva who loved Kuber sent these mangoose to defeat snakes though they were Shiva’s clan. Since then mangoose was established with Lord Kuber
In Bauddha religious literature there are repeated references of Nakul(mangoose) and similar shape money purse Nakuli along with Lord Kuber
In puran Lord Kuber is glorified as expert financier
Symbol of Akshaydhan…Ratnaptra..is shown in his hands quite often.
Kuber is pronounced as Kuver the meaning of which Ku stand for Earth world vira means nayak owner Kuvera means world owner
Lord Kuber is also termed as Bhutesh due to its influence on Ghosts(bhoot) and souls(Atma) and dead(pret)
The connection of Lord Kuber is with mystery, secretary and occult powers so he is referred to as ‘Guhyakapati’ Guhyaguru
In shatapath Brahman Lord Kuber is protector of businessman but god of the thief
In Manusmruti Lord Kuber is glorified not only as Dikpal of North, but Guard of entire world as Lokpal
In Guhyasutra growth sage shankhayan Hiranyakeshin referred Kuber as Bhagwan(Lord) Kuber
In Ramayan and Mahabharat sage Valmiki and vyasa refer Kuber as Dhanadevta thus calling him deity
Mahabharat carries absolute impressive and effective description of Kuber Mahal
In Sanskrit religious literature repeatedly refer to singing Gandharvas and dancing Apsaras who entertain Lord Kuber
Lord Kuber is also referred as Kuver, so his wife is termed Kuveri.
Riddhi, Samruddhi, Charvi,Yakshi,Kuveri are different names referred as wife of Lord Kuber
In Thailand in past and now also Lord of wealth Kuber is highly respected and devotees have huge response
Lord Kuber has reached Japan through Buddha religion expansion and literature. There he is termed ‘Bhishman’, god of wealth
In Bauddha religion ‘Jambhala’ while in Jain religion Kuber is known as ‘Sarvanubhuti Shravan’
Lord Kuber showers money and gems on poor and needy when he travells in his Pushpak Plane.
The religion literature proclaim that when Kaliyug ends then Lakshmi i.e. husban of Padmavati Vishnu(Vyankatesh) viz Tirupati Balaji will repay the loan of Kuber
A Brahman boy got blessed by Lord Shiva in next birth was Kuber says a story in Puran
In Kautilya Arthashastra it is mentioned that statue of Kuber be kept at the treasure as protector
The specialty of Lord Kuber is that he is protector of wealth, but this wealth is never utilized by himself, but he donates it generously to righteous people
Lord kuber is always pleased with devotees. Pure-improve, Right-wrong or pious-nonpious expectations all are equally appealing. He never denies his devotees
Lord Kuber like Lakshmi gives wealth also gives knowledge of saving and storing the wealth. Mahalakshmi is godess of luck and Lord Kuber is god of wealth
The wealth received with Lord Kuber blessing is beneficial to people. It is progressive and increase steadily. The Upasana(Worship) of Kuber is instrumental in achieving hidden treasure, heirship,property. The puja of Kuber is only and ultimate option
As in case of hidden treasure, worship if Kuber brings unforeseen opportunity of gains such as lottery, gambling, Race, casino. Many devotees keep Kuber yantra or Kuber image with us when they try these options
Money is never good or bad, but our role in achieving anf spending it may be legal/illegal, good or bad. In this your conscience is guiding you where Lord Kuber gives advice to hear this ‘inner voice’ is Lord Kuber worship
Lord Kuber is connected with life story of Shri Shivshankar, Shri Ganesh and Shri Hanuman. If the physical strength of Shri Hanuman and the financial strength of Lord Kuber gets united then what can be impossible?
Lord Kuber knows as Banker of Heaven
In Tamilnadu complete one month Lord Kuber is worshipped puja and big festival
Like snakes, mangoose also stay in den underground. So in the vicinity of the hidden/buried treasure. In many pictures mangoose is shown to throw out of the gems through month
Bauddha Jambhala means branch of Kadunimb(Jambhala) whichi is in hands of Lord Kuber
Kuber had prolonged penance under sea in ‘Shirshasan’ and then in sea standing on one feet for Lord Brahma
Lord Shiva himself visited Lanka and thereafter Alkapuri only due to love Kuber
As mentioned in Mahabharat Kuber had visited Pandaras during their Vanwas(forest stay) to console them. This shows his attitude to maintain friendship in hard times
In Ramayan Kuber helped when Ram had lost consciousness during war between Ram and Ravan. Thus he holds a place of importance
Due to physical deformities sage Ashtavarka was subject to criticism and taunts but Kuber felicitated him and showed his character
Due to wealth may a times hardships and invasions befell on Kuber but every time Lord Shiva saved him, even the invasion of Shukra was held back by Lord Shiva
There are thousand names of Kuber in Sahastranama but commonly repeated are Alkadhip, Yakshadhip, Dhanad, Yakshapati, Yakshodhipati, Dhanudeshwar, Tryambaksakha, Dhanadhyaksha, Dhanadigopati, Dhaneshwar, Pungyayadyaneshwar, Dravinpati, Gadadhar, Guhyakadhip, Nidhip, Paulastya, Vittesh, Rakshasadipati, Rajaraj, and Naravahan
Yakshamam means I will protect. This shows that Yakshas were created for protection of world. And Bramha elected Kuber as King
In Gujrat near Vadodara at Karnalion the banks of river Narmada is Kuber Bhandari Temple.
Around 2500years ago the temple of Mahadev(Lord Shiva) is built this is known as Kubereshwar. The devotees after taking holy both in Narmada climb 600 steps to take darshan of Mahadev.
Lord Shiva arranged Bhandara(free food donation) in the form of food and water for the troubled visitors. Kuber helped him so this became ‘Kuberbhanadari’
Lakhs of devotees visit the yatra held at temple every Amavasya(No moon day) and Somavati(No moon day on Monday)
The photos of Shri Ganesh at one side and Shri Kuber on the other side of ‘Saptamatruka’ that protects the neonates. This story is in conjuction with stories of Kuber being protector of children. In Maharashtra these ‘Saptamatruka’ are refered as ‘Jiwati’ and being worshipped
In technical mysterious and occult subjects the construction of Kuber Yatra is a deep topic
Kuber yantra is mentioned in Ramayan, Mahabharat and Veda literature.
Kuber Yantra, Mantra and puja has effect on the planetary yogas and can alliviate adverse effects of these.
Lakhs of devotees believe that Lord Kuber is capable of solving financial problems so also then the luck into good luck and create opportunity and options for resolving problems and improvise financial status
The residence of Kuber the Himalaya is store of minerals property.
For the heavenly pleasures to get relieved from the rounds of birth and death prayers are offered to Vishnu or the avtars(reincarnations) as well as Lord Shiva, where as Lord Kuber is prayed for earthy pleasures
Lord Kuber is also prayed for balance recovery, distributed financial transactions to be normalized to Pay off Loan or to get fresh loan. He is also prayed to relieve us from our enemy plans of harm
Many businessmen, entrepreneurs consider. Tirupati Balaji or Shirdi Saibaba as their partner and offer certain percent of profit to them. And we often reads stories of crores of Rupee donations. Similarly these are many Entrepreneurs’ and businessmen who consider Lord Kuber as partner and offer certain percentage of profit to thin
Lord Kuber also like Hanumane is blessed with to be ‘Chiranjeev’ (Long unending life…amartva)
Lord Kuber’s statue/photos placed in temples of various countries are all pleasant happy smiling healthy and considerate. Nowhere is the form angry
There are no stories of Lord Kuber being angry or having shrap(bane) to anyone
Lord Kuber who never gets angree on any devotees, he forgive the mistake and blunders of devotee while fulfilling wishes and helping them to realize the dreams. Really Lord Kuber is an opt Shivsakha friend of Lord Shiva
Lord Kuber forgives. He does understand than man only after being satisfied from enjoying earthly pleasure turn to Moksha
Money is means of pleasures but beyond that moksha is the goal says ‘Kuberniti’
With the blesisng of Lord Kuber one achieve mental peace, love near and near ones, Wealth, Fame, Knowledge, Coverage, Capability, Wisdom of transaction power, success, good kids, beauty, Intelligence, dimond gems, gold and silver are achieved. This fulfills both Arth and Kam Purushartha.
Lord Kuber not only gives wealth but the puja gives you wisdom to use the same for good purpose
It is believed that if puja and worship of Lord Kuber is done along with Shri Hanuman one gets protection from black and similar cruel powers
Kuberniti propagates the principle of usage of money/wealth in such manner so that it does not affect other badly. By this Kuberniti places principles of exploitation free community
Lord Kuber performed deep penance far friendship. Wishing Lord Shiva to accept him as friend . This may be unique example in the world. Lord Shiva not only accepted his friendship but also become ‘Guru’. Whenever there were calamities on Kuber, Shiva protected him. He was blessed with boon that all those who worship Kuber along with Shivalinga shall have all wishes fulfilled. Also proposed that he shall also known as ‘Kubereshwar’
Due to shrap(bane) of sage Durwas Lakshmi had vanished for six months before churning of sea(Samudra Manthan). During this period Kuber saved everyone by providing food and money. Thus after reappearing from Samudra Manthan Shri Lakshmi blessed Kuber saying that all those who worship Kuber along with Lakshmi shall never have shortfall of food or money. Since then the tradition of worship of Lakshmi and Kuber together
The last offering in yadnya is offered to Kuber only after that it is believed to be successful end of yadnya
‘Devo bhutva,Devam Yajet’ means that man should be like god while worshipping. Thus those praying Kuber should think himself to be Kuber and perform the puja then it is believed to bring forth financial growth along with Adhyatmic progress also.
Tree,Day and Tithi of Lord Kuber
Tree:Neem(Kadulimb)
Day: Wednesday and Friday
Tithi:Dhantrayodashi(13rd day)
Poornima(15th day)
Ekadashi(11th day)
Kubera And Lord Venkateswara
Crores of devotees throng the world-famous Tirupati temple in South India. Kubera figures as a prominent entity in the temple as the ritual of donation is connected to Him. It is believed that Kubera lent some money to the god Venkateshwara (a form of Lord Vishnu) for his marriage with Padmavati. In commemoration of this, devotees donate money in Venkateshwara’s Hundi (donation pot) in the temple on behalf of Lord Venkateshwara as an act of repaying the loan to Kubera.
Kubera And Ravana
Kubera was originally the ruler of Lanka but His scheming step-brother Ravana supplanted Him by performing severe austerities to obtain powers for that. He also seized Kubera’s magic vehicle Pushpaka and banished Him from lanka. Vishwakarma, the builder of the Gods created a new abode for him called Alaka or Alakapuri in the Himalayas. Alakapuri was in close proximity to Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. His new kingdom was splendid and opulent beyond imagination. He also owned a beautiful garden called Chaitrarath on Mount Mandara. Since it was located in the North, the direction Kubera rules, it was ideal for Him to dwell in and discharge His duties of safeguarding treasures of gold, silver, jewels, pearls and the nine Nidhis (special treasures) on the earth.
About-Kuber
Prayer Of Lord God Kuber
Om Shrim Om Hrim Shrim Hrim Klim Shrim klim Vitteshwaray Namah
Jaidev dhandev bhagwan Kuber
Dukkha dainyatun mukti anand apar || 1
Suvarnakanti shobhati alankar divya
Rajadhiraj vaishravan murti ati bharya || 2
Pushapak lanka amaratvache bramha vandan
Shri lakshmi ganesh hanumant sahapujecha maan || 3
Tirupati balaji dile chirantan rin
Shivshakha koshpati rakhi trailokyache dhan || 4
Mungahar kamthi haati gada charani nakul
Santati sampatti data rakshak dikpal || 5
Bhut pret pishackhya aghor vanchar
Hati sharanagat payee swami kuber || 6
Rajyogi mani bhagwan kuber charani
Horot Sarvahi kuber hich vinavani || 7
Anand anand Anand anand Anand anand Anand anand Anand anand Anand anand
Iconography
‘Kubera’ in Sanskrit means ill Shaped or deformed. So, as per the meaning of the name, Lord Kubera is portrayed having a fat and dwarf body. He is depicted with a complexion similar to that of the lotus leaves and His body structure shows some deformities. He has three legs, only eight teeth and His left eye is yellow. Lord Kubera being the deity of wealth carries a pot or bag full of gold coins and is adorned with heavy jewelry.
He takes the pleasure of riding Pushpak (the flying chariot), which was gifted to him by Lord Brahma. Besides all this, some texts also illustrates Lord Kubera holding a mace, a pomegranate or a money bag in his hand. Mongoose is often associated with him whereas a few texts also connect him to the elephant.
Kubera is often depicted as a dwarf, with complexion of lotus leaves and a big belly. He is described as having three legs, only eight teeth, one eye, and being adorned with jewels. He is sometimes depicted riding a man. The description of deformities like the broken teeth, three legs, three heads and four arms appear only in the later Puranic texts. Kubera holds a mace, a pomegranate or a money bag in his hand. He may also carry a sheaf of jewels or a mongoose with him. In Tibet, the mongoose is considered a symbol of Kubera’s victory over Nāgas—the guardians of treasures. Kubera is usually depicted with a mongoose in Buddhist iconography. A bronze Matrika goddess group along with Ganesha (left) and Kubera (right) currently at the British Museum. Originally from Eastern India, it was dedicated in 43rd year of reign of Mahipala I .
In the Vishnudharmottara Purana, Kubera is described as the embodiment of both Artha (“wealth, prosperity, glory”) and Arthashastras, the treatises related to it—and his iconography mirrors it. Kubera’s complexion is described as that of lotus leaves. He rides a man—the state personified, adorned in golden clothes and ornaments, symbolizing his wealth. His left eye is yellow. He wears an armour and a necklace down to his large belly. The Vishnudharmottara Purana further describes his face to be inclined to the left, sporting a beard and mustache, and with two small tusks protruding from the ends of his mouth, representing his powers to punish and to bestow favours. His wife Riddhi, representing the journey of life, is seated on his left lap, with her left hand on the back of Kubera and the right holding a ratna-patra (jewel-pot). Kubera should be four-armed, holding a gada (mace: symbol of dandaniti—administration of justice) and a shakti (power) in his left pair, and standards bearing a lion—representing Artha and a shibika (a club, the weapon of Kubera). The nidhi treasures Padma and Shankha stand beside him in human form, with their heads emerging from a lotus and a conch respectively.
The Agni Purana states that Kubera should be installed in temples as seated on a goat, and with a club in his hand. Kubera’s image is prescribed to be that of gold, with multi-coloured attributes. In some sources, especially in Jain depictions, Kubera is depicted as a drunkard, signified by the “nectar vessel” in his hand.
In the Vishnudharmottara Purana, Kubera is described as the embodiment of both Artha (“wealth, prosperity, glory”) and Arthashastras, the treatises related to it—and his iconography mirrors it. ‘Kubera’ in Sanskrit means ill Shaped or deformed. Kubera is often depicted as a dwarf, with fair complexion (as that of lotus leaves) and a big belly. He is often shown with only one eye (believed to be lost due to an angry reaction from Goddess Parvati who once mistook him to be winking at her lustily), three legs and a set of only eight teeth.
He rides a man—the state personified, adorned in golden clothes and ornaments, symbolizing his wealth. His left eye is yellow. He wears armour and a necklace down to his large belly. The Vishnudharmottara Purana further describes his face to be inclined to the left, sporting a beard and mustache, and with two small tusks protruding from the ends of his mouth, representing his powers to punish and to bestow favours. His wife Riddhi, representing the journey of life, is seated on his left lap, with her left hand on the back of Kubera and the right holding a ratna-patra (jewel-pot). Kubera should be four-armed, holding a gada (mace: symbol of dandaniti—administration of justice) and a shakti (power) in his left pair, and standards bearing a lion—representing Artha and a shibika (a club, the weapon of Kubera). The nidhi treasures Padma and Shankha stand beside him in human form, with their heads emerging from a lotus and a conch respectively.
The Agni Purana states that Kubera should be installed in temples as seated on a goat, and with a club in his hand. Kubera’s image is prescribed to be that of gold, with multi-coloured attributes. In some sources, especially in Jain depictions, Kubera is depicted as a drunkard, signified by the “nectar vessel” in his hand.
In Tibet, the mongoose is considered a symbol of Kubera’s victory over Nagas—the guardians of treasures. Kubera is usually depicted with a mongoose in Buddhist iconography.
Festivals
Dhanteras – Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi and it is the most important festival dedicated to Lord Kubera. Devotees perform Kubera Lakshmi Puja and buy gold on this day. Sharad Purnima – Sharad Purnima marks the birthday of Lord Kubera. Hence offering prayers to Kubera on this day holds immense significance. As Trayodashi and Purnima Tithi are historically associated with Lord Kubera, Trayodashi and Purnima Tithi(s) are considered most suitable to perform Kubera Puja to seek his blessings.
Dhanteras – Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi and it is the most important festival dedicated to Lord Kubera. Devotees perform Kubera Lakshmi Puja and buy gold on this day. Sharad Purnima – Sharad Purnima marks the birthday of Lord Kubera. Hence offering prayers to Kubera on this day holds immense significance.
As Trayodashi and Purnima Tithi are historically associated with Lord Kubera, Trayodashi and Purnima Tithi(s) are considered most suitable to perform Kubera Puja to seek his blessings.
Lord Kubers Mantra
Kubera Gayatri mantra :
“Om Yaksha Rajaya Vidmahe, Vaishravanaya Dimahi, Tanno Kuberah Prachodayat“
Meaning : We pay obeisance to Kubera, the king of the Yakshas and son of Vishrava.. We request the great Lord of wealth and fortune to bless us”.
“Om Yakshyaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaaya Dhanadhanyadi Padayeh Dhana-Dhanya Samreeddhing Me Dehi Dapaya Swaha“
Meaning: Kubera, the lord of yakshas, bless us with wealth and prosperity.
Names Of Lord Kubera
Kubera was originally the ruler of Lanka but His scheming step-brother Ravana supplanted Him by performing severe austerities to obtain powers for that. He also seized Kubera’s magic vehicle Pushpaka and banished Him from lanka. Vishwakarma, the builder of the Gods created a new abode for him called Alaka or Alakapuri in the Himalayas. Alakapuri was in close proximity to Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. His new kingdom was splendid and opulent beyond imagination. He also owned a beautiful garden called Chaitrarath on Mount Mandara. Since it was located in the North, the direction Kubera rules, it was ideal for Him to dwell in and discharge His duties of safeguarding treasures of gold, silver, jewels, pearls and the nine Nidhis (special treasures) on the earth.
Om Kuberaya Namah
Om Dhanadaya Namah
Om Srimati Namah
Om Yakshesaya Namah
Om Gugyakaswaraya Namah
Om Needhisiya Namah
Om Sankara Sakaya Namah
Om Mahalakshmi Niwasadhve Namah
Om Maha Padma Nedhisiya Namah
Om Poornaya Namah
Om Padmaneethiswaraya Namah
Om Sankagya Nithi Nadha Namah
Om Makaragya Nithi Priya Namah
Om Sookachhappa Vidhisiya Namah
Om Mukunda Nithi Nayakaya Namah
Om Kundakyanadhinathya Namah
Om Neela Nithyadipaya Namah
Om mahathya Namah
Om Varaniti adipiya Namah
Om Poojyaya Namah
Om Kuberaya Namah
Om Ilapapadyaya Namah
Om Kosadeesaya Namah
Om Kulodisaya Namah
Om Ashvarudiya Namah
Om Visvamonthyaka Namah
Om Visheshagnaya Namah
Om Mamamerudhvasthayene Namah
Om Dhustyaya Namah
Om Supranarajeshtaya Namah
Om Sivapoojarathaya Namah
Om Anakaya Namah
Om Rajayoga Samaukuthya Namah
Om Rajasekera Poojakaya Namah
Om Raja Rajaya Namah
Om Nirasaya Namah
Om Dhanadaya Namah
Om Srimati Namah
Om Yakshesaya Namah
Om Chitra Laka Manapriyaya Namah
Om Eykapinkaya Namah
Om Alaka deeyascye Namah
Om Boulasathya Namah
Om Navavahanya Namah
Om Kailaic Saila Nilaya Namah
Om Rajyer daya Namah
Om Revanakrajaya Namah
Om Ehitra Chantraja Namah
Om Udhyana Viharaya Namah
Om Sookuthukalaya Namah
Om Mahuthaya Namah
Om Mahapragyaya Namah
Om Sadhpushpaka Vahanaya Namah
Om Sarvabonmaya Namah
Om Anganathya Namah
Om Somaya Namah
Om Sowyadikeswaraya Namah
Om Punyathmaha Namah
Om Provuhuthasria’s Namah
Om Savapuriya laneswaraya Namah
Om Nithya Kurthaya Namah
Om Needhivetra Namah
Om Sarvogunobedaya Namah
Om Sarvagyaya Namah
Om Sarasammadhaya Namah
Om Sarvanikarunapathraya Namah
Om Sadhanandha Krupalaya Namah
Om Gandharvakulasamsevyaya Namah
Om Sowgangdikusamapriyaya Namah
Om Swrnanagaravasaya Namah
Om Nithipwta Samasrayaya Namah
Om Lankaprakthana Nayakaya Namah
Om Yaujaya Namah
Om Paramasanthathmana Namah
Om Yaksharaje Namah
Om Yakshaniviruthaya Namah
Om Kannaresaya Namah
Om Simpurushaya Namah
Om Nathaya Namah
Om Katkayuthaya Namah
Om Vasinev Namah
Om Esana Dahshi Namah
Om Vayuvasamasaraja Namah
Om Dharmamargainirathya Namah
Om Dharmasammuka Samstitiya Namah
Om Nitheswaraya Namah
Om Dhanakasyaya Namah
Om Ashtalakshmi Yastrithalaya Namah
Om Manushyadharmaya Namah
Om Sathviruthaya Namah
Om Koslakshmi Sadahavasya Namah
Om Dhanalakshmi Nithyavasaya Namah
Om Danyalakshmi Nivasabhuve Namah
Om Ashwalakshmi Sadahavasya Namah
Om Gaja Lakshmi Striyalaya Namah
Om Rajayalakshmi Janmakeyaya Namah
Om Dhirya Lakshmi Kirupsaraya Namah
Om Akandaishwarya Samynkthaya Namah
Om Nithya Dandhaya Namah
Om Sukasrayaya Namah
Om Nithyathraya Namah
Om Lakshmi Sambraidya Dayakya Namah
Om Nirupathravaya Namah
Om Nityakamaya Namah
Om Nirukankshyaya Namah
Om Niurpathigavasabhuve Namah
Om Shanthya Namah
Kubera And Lord Venkateswara
The exact origins of the name Kubera are unknown. “Kubera” or “Kuvera” as spelt in later Sanskrit, means “deformed or monstrous” or “ill-shaped one”; indicating his deformities. Another theory suggests that Kubera may be derived from the verb root kumba, meaning to conceal. Kuvera is also split as ku (earth), and vira (hero).
As the son of Vishrava (“Fame”), Kubera is called Vaisravana (in the Pali language, Vessavana) and as the son of Ilavila, Ailavila. Vaisravana is sometimes translated as the “Son of Fame”. The Sutta Nitapa commentary says that Vaisravana is derived from a name of Kubera’s kingdom, Visana. Once, Kubera looked at Shiva and his wife Parvati with jealousy, so he lost one of his eyes. Parvati also turned this deformed eye yellow. So, Kubera gained the name Ekaksipingala (“one who has one yellow eye”). He is also called Bhutesha (“Lord of spirits”) like Shiva. Kubera usually is drawn by spirits or men (nara), so is called Nara-vahana, one whose vahana (mount) is nara. Hopkins interprets naras as being water-spirits, although Mani translates nara as men. Kubera also rides the elephant called Sarvabhauma as a loka-pala. His garden is named Chaitrarath.
Kubera also enjoys the titles “king of the whole world”, “king of kings” (Rajaraja), “Lord of wealth” (Dhanadhipati) and “giver of wealth” (Dhanada). His titles are sometimes related to his subjects: “king of Yakshas” (Yaksharajan), “Lord of Rakshasas” (Rakshasadhipati), “Lord of Guhyakas” (Guhyakadhipa), “king of Kinnaras”(Kinnararaja), “king of animals resembling men” (Mayuraja), and “king of men” (Nararaja). Kubera is also called Guhyadhipa (“Lord of the hidden”). The Atharvaveda calls him the “god of hiding”.
Lord Kubera is the ‘treasurer of the gods’ and ‘king of Yaksha’. He is a true representation of wealth, prosperity and glory. Lord Kubera not only distributes, but also maintains and guards all the treasures of this universe. Hence, he is also known as guardian of wealth.
The exact origins of the name Kubera are unknown. “Kubera” or “Kuvera” as spelt in later Sanskrit, means “deformed or monstrous” or “ill-shaped one”; indicating his deformities. Another theory suggests that Kubera may be derived from the verb root kumba, meaning to conceal. Kuvera is also split as ku (earth), and vira (hero).
As the son of Vishrava (“Fame”), Kubera is called Vaisravana (in the Pali language, Vessavana) and as the son of Ilavila, Ailavila.[11] Vaisravana is sometimes translated as the “Son of Fame”. The Sutta Nitapa commentary says that Vaisravana is derived from a name of Kubera’s kingdom, Visana.[10] Once, Kubera looked at Shiva and his wife Parvati with jealousy, so he lost one of his eyes. Parvati also turned this deformed eye yellow. So, Kubera gained the name Ekaksipingala (“one who has one yellow eye”). He is also called Bhutesha (“Lord of spirits”) like Shiva. Kubera usually is drawn by spirits or men (nara), so is called Nara-vahana, one whose vahana (mount) is nara. Hopkins interprets naras as being water-spirits, although Mani translates nara as men.Kubera also rides the elephant called Sarvabhauma as a loka-pala. His garden is named Chaitrarath.
Kubera also enjoys the titles “king of the whole world”, “king of kings” (Rajaraja), “Lord of wealth” (Dhanadhipati) and “giver of wealth” (Dhanada). His titles are sometimes related to his subjects: “king of Yakshas” (Yaksharajan), “Lord of Rakshasas” (Rakshasadhipati), “Lord of Guhyakas” (Guhyakadhipa), “king of Kinnaras”(Kinnararaja), “king of animals resembling men” (Mayuraja), and “king of men” (Nararaja).Kubera is also called Guhyadhipa (“Lord of the hidden”). The Atharvaveda calls him the “god of hiding”.
Lord Kubera is the ‘treasurer of the gods’ and ‘king of Yaksha’. He is a true representation of wealth, prosperity and glory. Lord Kubera, also known as Kuber, Kuvera and Dhanpati, is worshipped as the God of Wealth by Hindus. Kubera is one god that all the three religions of India namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism all claim to be their own.
Lord Kuber
Lord Kuber is one god that all the three religions of India namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism claim to be their own.
Lord Kuber is the actual God of wealth in Indian mythology. This is well known to the traditional trading and business communities of India who used to, and still continues to worship him in their homes on the occasion of Diwali. The temples of Hindus, Buddhists and Jains have Kuber prominently associated with them. It would seem therefore that Kuber belonged to the ancient deities of India, the guardians and protectors of the very land itself, the Yakshas who were once mighty and powerful over the land. He is often depicted as a fair dwarf with a big belly. He holds a rod, a pomegranate or a money bag in his hand.
The very name Yaksha comes from the phrase they were supposed to have uttered when Brahma created them, “Yakshamam! – We shall protect!” It is therefore not surprising to realize that Kuvera is the guardian of the North Quadrant of the earth and has under him all other Yakshas who did not make it to divine status. Those who did included Laxmi, Ganapati, Hanuman and Kali who all seem to have been local Yaksha deities to begin with before assuming Pan-Indian importance. The fact that the Sapta-Matrikas, the Seven Great Mother Goddesses are always represented in sculpture being protected by Kuber on one side and Ganapati on the other is clear enough indication of their common origins.
In Hindu mythology Kuber is represented as the son of Lord Brahma. He is the ruler over a hidden city in the Himalayas called Alkapuri, which has all the stored up wealth of the Earth. This is close to the abode of Shiva, Kailasha. Kuvera is supposed to be a Shiva- worshipper as well as close friend of the great god hence his name Isasakha – which is just a mythological acknowledgement of the process of assimilation. He happens to be immortal and as a good Yaksha, one of the guardians of the Earth. His half brother was the famous Ravana, who caused him no end of trouble and took away his other kingdom, the fabled city-state of Lanka.
His wife is called Yakshi. In Buddhist mythology she was called Hariti – the stealer, as she had the distressing habit of spiriting away children until Buddha gave her a taste of her own medicine by concealing her child for a while and affecting a cure. Yakshi is also a matrika, who have peculiar ambivalent responsibilities – allowed to plague children till sixteen after which they have to protect them for life.
Who is Lord Kubera, Benefits of Kuber Puja
Who is Lord Kubera?
Lord Kubera, also known as Kuvera, Kuber or Kuberan is the God of Gold, wealth and treasure.
Different stories narrate different versions of Lord Kuber’s stories about who is lord Kuber, How he was born and How he became Lord of Wealth.
Lord Kuber belongs to Brahma’s family and was the son of sage Vishrava (son of Pulatsya and grandson of Brahma) and Illavida. Vaishnava later married a demon princess, Kaikesi, with whom he had 4 children, Ravan, Kumbhkaran, Surpnakha, and Vibhishan, which makes Lord Kuber their step-brother.
The first mention of Kubera is given in Vedas, but instead of his mention as God, he is described as the chief of evil spirits. Even the Shatpath Brahman also defines him as chief of criminals and murderers, but in the Puranas like Shiva Puran and Hindu epics like Ramayan and Mahabharat, describe him as God, as “Kuber Dev” His journey from being chief of evil spirits to becoming God is one of the unique and interesting stories of Hindu Mythology.
Kubera, the word in Sanskrit, means a deformed body structure. Lord Kuber did not enjoy a beautiful physical appearance like other gods and was portrayed as a dwarf with Lotus-like pink complexation, big belly, only eight teeth, three legs and one eye (he lost one eye as he saw Devi Parvati with bad intentions, but later he got it back after countless prayers). He wears lots of jewels down to his belly and also holds a money bag with jewels and a mongoose.
Henry David Thoreau says “Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” Even if the context sounds capitalistic, it’s somewhat true, and believe it or not, in Hindu Culture, we worship some of the gods to attain wealth and luxury, one such God is Lord Kubera, the God of Gold. People who follow Hindu culture believe, that he can bless his devotees with immense wealth and prosperity.
How did Lord Kuber become God of Wealth?
The first story narrates the legends between Kuber and Ravana
Kuber performed years of Penance of Brahma, who got impressed by him and gave him the riches in the world, the Pushpak vimana and the gold City of Lanka. Kuber, who was the rightful king of Lanka, was the step-brother of Ravana. Ravana fought and defeated Kuber after he pleased Brahma and became powerful with his blessings and threw him out of Lanka. Ravan took charge of the city and even took the “Pushpak Vimaan”. Kuber left all that he had and settled near Kailash, at Alkapuri. There are stories in Purana about how Alkapuri was attacked by various people and how its wealth was stolen over time.
The second story narrates the legend between Kuber and Bhagwan Shiva
Kuber was a great devotee of Bhagwan Shiva and after years of Penance, Shiva finally appeared before him and blessed him with the Title of Lokpal (protector of gates), Title of Dikpala (protector of Direction), Shiva also made him the guardian of all the wealth and gold on Earth. With time, Kuber became greedy and started using wealth for his selfish motives. In order to teach him a lesson, Bhagwan Shiva sent Ganesha to the Kubera feast invitation.
Bhagwan Ganesha reached Kubera’s house and asked for food. Kuber presented him with lots of food items available for all the gods invited to the feast, but despite cooking everything he had, Kuber could not satisfy the hunger of Ganesha. Ganesha started eating plates, utensils and other items and threatened to eat Kubera.
Scared, Kubera ran to Shiva and begged for help, Bagwan Shiva presented him with a bowl of rice cooked by Mata Parvati, which was finally able to satisfy Ganesha’s hunger. Bhagwan Shiva showed him the lesson of never misusing the powers.
Another version in Shiva Purana says, millions of years ago, there was a poor man named Gunnidhi. He could not buy food as he never had money and would rely on the robbery to feed himself. Once he broke into the shiv temple with the intention of stealing food but was amazed by the gems, money and luxury at the temple. Suddenly the diyas at the temple went off in prevailing darkness and even after several attempts, Gunnidhi could not ignite them. He also revealed the truth in the darkness. Finally, he removed his shirt and set fire to it, in order to escape from the temple. His truth impressed Bhagwan shiv and blessed him to be a God of Wealth for the future.
Various other narrations lead to different stories on how lord Kubera became God of Wealth, like Mahabharat and other Hindu epics.
How to worship Lord Kuber?
The god-king of semi-divine Yakshas, Rakshasas etc in Hindu Culture blesses his devotees with wealth and treasure. We worship him along with Devi Lakshmi (goddess of fortune) and Bhagwan Ganesha at different festivals.
Steps to worship Lord Kubera…
Take a bath, freshen up yourself and wear fresh clothes.
Get a kuber yantra and place it on a clean red colour cloth above a wooden plank, either on Tuesday or Friday.
Keep the Kuber Yantra closer to Devi Lakshmi’s idol or picture and worship them together.
Light Diya or incense stick in front of Kuber yantra and offer lotus petals.
Chant any of the below, Kuber Mantra, at least 21 times, if not 108 times
Kuber Mantras
“ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये, धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा॥“
“ॐ ह्रीम श्रीम ह्रीम कुबेरायः नमः “
“ॐ श्रीकुबेरायःनमः”
Remedies to worship lord Kuber for wealth and gold
Hang the Kuber yantra in the northeast corner of your puja room. Hang it on the north wall or the east wall as well. Sit straight, face the yantra, and meditate with your wish in your head in front of Kuber Yantra daily. Chant the mantra at least 21 times.
Perform Kuber Puja on Dhanteras
Earlier Kuber Puja took place on the day of Amavasya during Lakshmi Puja. We consider dhanteras as the special day for Lord kuber.
The steps to worship differ from community to community, and are worshipped in different ways in various temples in India like Badrinath temple_Uttrakhand, Brahma temple_Pushkar, Kuber temple_Khilchipur, Kubera Bhandari Temple_Gujrat etc… However, a simple procedure is as followed,
Clean the Kuber idol with gangajal and place the idol next to Lakshmi-Ganesha idols or pictures. If you do not have idols, use small supari wrapped in kalava.
Start with Dhyan and chant mantras dedicated to each god.
Offer Padya, Arghya, Achaman and small pieces of the sacred thread kalava as a form of vastra to the deities. Then proceed by offering rice, janeyu, Roli, Chandan and haldi.
Prepare Havan Kund, and add dried sticks to the kund. (Optional, mostly performed at shops and temples)
Add ghee and light the fire. Offer supari, rice, roli, kumkum, and betel leaves to the fire while chanting mantras.
Offer flowers and the bhog and gold coins. People also worship the diyas and offer dhoop.
Distribute and consume Prasad after Puja.
Benefits of Kuber Puja
To gain boons and wealth, devotees perform Kuber Puja at their shops, offices and homes. Some call Pujari Ji to perform the rituals properly as well.
Lord kuber, the god of gold, bless his devotees with prosperity, wealth and treasure and can benefit his devotees in different ways.
Lord Kubera – Hindu God of Wealth and Prosperity
Lord Kubera, ‘Treasurer of the gods’ and ‘King of Yaksha’s’, is also said to be the god of wealth according to Hindu scriptures. Lord Kubera is (Kuvera, Kuber or Kuberan) is associated with all kind of treasures that lies in this earth, such as minerals and jewels, and all the riches that human owns as a whole.
In Hindu religion, the guardians of the directions or Dikpalas are the one who protects the directions. Among 10 guardians of direction, Lord Kubera is the Dikpalas of the North direction. Due to this Lord Kuber is regarded as governor of North. According to Brahma Purana and Ramayana, Kubera is the half-blood siblings of the chief antagonist of Ramayan, Ravana. The Vishrava, the father of Kuber, married to Rakshasa princess Kaikesi who gives birth to four children: Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Vivishana, and Surpanakha.
Ideology
The physical appearance of Kubera is portrayed as a dwarf, having lotus leaves the complexion with a big belly. Kubera was born with deformities in him. He has eight teeth, one eye, and three legs. These appearances, deformities, described him as the chief of an evil spirit in the Hindu book named Vedas. He is decorated with a large number of jewels down up to his belly bottom. According to the Puranas, he carries out a club (Shibika), a weapon, in one hand, and in another, he holds a money bag with some jewels and mongoose.
Names of Lord Kubera
It is believed that Kuber has no proven root of origin. However, there are some write-ups in Sanskrit, mythological event, and some beliefs which described the name Kuber.
In Sanskrit,
The deformed body structures give his name Kubera. More on, the name could also have been derived from the root of “Kumba” which means ‘to disguise or to belie’. Kubera joins with two words ‘Ku’ meaning earth and ‘vira or vera’ meaning heroic activities or heroism.
According to Pauranic Events,
The enviousness towards Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati results in losing his one eye which further turns yellow eye by Parvati. Thus, gained the name Ekaksipingala (yellow-eyed person).
Kuber, the son of Vishravas, which referred to as Vaisravana. The term reveals “fame”. Thus, sometimes Kuber is also called the ‘Son of Fame’.
‘Bhutesha’ is another name of Kuber because of his consideration as “God of Rakshasa”.
In his representation of riding a man, he is also known as Nara-Vahana.
Family Status and Parenthood
In some Hindu scriptures like Mahabharata and Puranas, Kubera belongs to the son of different parents. In Mahabharata, the Kuber is the son of Prajapati Pulastya and his wife Idavida and the brother of sage Vishrava. However, Puranas describe it in different ways. According to the Puranas, he is the grandson of Pulastya Rishi and the son of Vishrava and his wife IIavida (or Ilivila or Devavarnini), daughter of the sage Bharadvaja or Trinabindu.
According to Puranas and Mahabharata, Nalakuvara and Manigriva are the son of yaksha king, Kubera, along with Mayuraja (“king of animals resembling men”); and a daughter called Minakshi (“fish-eyed”). Bhadra, daughter of asura Mura is the wife of Kubera who seats on the lap of Kubera who represents the journey of life.
Acquiring the Position of God
Before the Godhood, he is depicted as the chief of evil spirits. The Puranas, Ramayana and Mahabharata revealed the godhood of Kubera. This is the time when he started being revealed as the lord of wealth, dikpala (savior of the North direction), and lokpala (savior of the world).
According to Ramayana, acquiring godhood is noble by the grant of Lord Brahma as an accolade of his somberness. In addition, the Lord Brahma bestowed him with all the wealth of the world, gave him an equal position with other Gods, and a gift of Puspaka Vimana (a flying chariot). These rewards took him back to his domicile and rule the kingdom of Lanka.
Kubera’s Home
After the reward from Brahma with the Puspaka Vimana, he went to the kingdom of gold, Lanka, and ruled. However, later Ravana confiscates the kingdom from Kuber and exile him from the Lanka. He then settled on the Gandhamadana Mountain near Kailasa. Sometimes, Kailasa is referred to as Kubera’s abode as well. Kubera had a grove called Chaitrartha, where the leaves were made of jewels and the fruits were actually apsaras from the heavens. There was a beautiful lake in the grove called Nalini.
The Kubera has a magnificent hall which was also mentioned in the Mahabharata. In this hall, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati enjoys the entertainment and fun created by Gandharvas and Apsaras.
Kubera in Other Religion
There are many thoughts regarding the beliefs of Kubera’s existence. Hindu follows the Kubera with its own norms and cultural beliefs. Unlike Hindu, the Buddhist and the Jain have their own prototype.
Buddhism
Kubera in Buddhism is Vaisravana or Jambhala. He is also named as Bishamon by the people of Japan. In Buddhism, Kubera is equivalent to the Pancika whose wife Hariti is the symbol of abundance. The Japanese Bishamon, also considered as Tamon-Ten, is one of the Juni-Ten, a group of 12 Hindu deities, who are also considered to be guardian deities. The Juni-Ten group of deities was arrived at by adding four deities to the original group of Happou-Ten, the eight guardian deities of the eight main directions.
Jainism
In Jainism, Kubera is the attendant Yaksha of the 19th Teerthankara, Mallinath. He is usually referred to as Sarvanubhuti or Sarvahna and is portrayed with four faces, rainbow colors, and eight arms.
Furthermore, in Jainism, there are two believes regarding the appearance of Kubera or Sarvanubhuti. As per the Digambara sect, he has three heads and wields six weapons. The Svetambaras, on the other hand, portray him with six arms and holding numerous weapons that also carried a money bag and a citron fruit. He may be shown either riding a man or an elephant. He is related to the Buddhist Jambhala rather than the Hindu Kubera.
WorshipKubera is the lord of wealth and prosperity. He is also known as the divine treasures of all wealth. He is mostly worshiped in the country of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. In a country like Nepal and India, he is worshipped along with the Lord Ganesha, mostly during the festivals of lights or Deepawali. There are mantras or hymns which is used to please the deity during the rituals or worship.
Basically, Kubera is also worshiped with the Goddess Lakshmi. It is because the goddess Laxmi is the goddess of fortune and Kubera is the god of wealth. The statue of Kubera is found along with the statue of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi.
The temples like Sri Lakshmi Kubera Temple at Vandalur, Kuber Bhandari Temple at Gujarat, Harikesavanallur Kubera Temple at Tamil Nadu, Sri Kuberapureeshwarar Temple at Tamil Nadu, and Chettikulam Sri Kubera Temple at Tamil Nadu where Kubera is worshipped with Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi.
Here are some Kubera mantras that are chanted to please Lord Kubera with beliefs in becoming wealthy and prosperous.
Kubera the Lord of Wealth worshipped on ‘Ekadasi’ Days
In the process of Creation, Brahma happened to bellow and the wind inside His body got momentarily disconnected when a Divine Figure was materialized from the gush of air from His mouth. Brahma named the Figure as Kubera and assigned him the task of protecting the material prosperity and possessions of all the Deities. He also made Kubera the Head of the Yaksha Clan to execute the assignment of Brahma. Also, worship of Kubera on Ekadashi day by cooking eats with the help of clean Agni- preferably by the person who eats himself after day-long fast would instantly make him eligible for wealth and also protection of wealth so earned.
KUBERA
Hindu legend, Lord Kuber is considered as the God of Wealth and the Lord of Uttaradisha. Lord Kubera is also called as the God of Yaksas. It is always remembering by the Goddess of luck, Lakshami. Kubera Mantra helps to increase the flow of funds and the ability to accumulate wealth.
Kubera Mantra “Om Yakshyaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaaya Dhanadhanyadi Padayeh Dhana-Dhanya Samreeddhing Me Dehi Dapaya Swaha”
Meaning
Kubera, the lord of yakshas, bless us with wealth and prosperity.
Kuber is representing as Ashta Dikpalas in the north. Kuber is also well-known as Lord of Riches (Dhanpati). It is the food grains and the trustee of all wealth.Kubera is the son of Visrava and the grandson of Brahma. Brahma is the creator god. It is known by the Patronymic, Vaisravana. Lord Yakshas is dedicated of Lord Shiva. Kuber is the god’s treasurer. It was residing in a place on Mount Kailasa.
Lord Kubera watches above the earth’s treasure of jewels, gold, pearls, silver and nine Nidhis. Kuber has a white, two to four hands, three legs, eight teeth and dwarfish body. Lord kuber uses Pushpak a flying chariot for moving around. It attribute include a purse containing money, a bowl, a mace and a fruit. Lord Kubera god is generally made of Brass, Astadhatu and Stone.
Legend said that ancient vedic Ramayana books, Kuber was made by the Gold Lanka and was taken by kuber brother, Ravana. All ancient books promote the use of Kuber Sadhana for the gain of wealth. Mythology said that Lord Kuber sanctify the Sadhak with material wealth and success.
Kuber Puja
The Kuber Puja is called as Lakshmi-Kubera puja. The puja has particular codes and rituals to be followed and specific mantras to be chanted. The puja can be performed on full moon days and on the new moon day of the Tamil month Aipasi means October to November. The puja can be performed by anyone – even the very poor – as the materials necessary for Lakshmi-Kubera puja can be secured at almost no cost. Honesty is most important material necessary.
Kubera Yantra (3″x3″)
The Kubera Yantra is a very powerful, ancient sanctified geometrical script on a copper plate. It is for invoking Lord Kubera, the Hindu as well as Tibetan god of prosperity and wealth. It sanctifies the individual with sudden wealth, prosperity and luck.
Kubera Yantra is used as a tool to attract the cosmic wealth energy, accumulation of riches, increase cash flow at home, etc. It opens up street for new sources of income. Worship of Kubera Yantra is also suggested for excellent growth in business, career and profession and increase in personal income and abundance.
Kubera yantra can be just placed in cash box, drawer, safes, praying change or any place where money is reserved and can be adored without any particular prayers or practices by all races.
Kubera – the treasurer of the gods and king of Yaksha
Kubera holds a variety of titles within Hinduism, most notably being the god of wealth and riches. He is also regarded as the god of fertility, a tutelary household spirit, the protector of sailors, and God of the dead. In the Satapatha Brahmana, he is the lord of thieves and criminals, and these are but a few different titles he possesses. Despite having various titles and responsibilities, he is often associated with having a lesser role in Hindu mythology in relation to other deities. However, this does not mean that Kubera does not have a rich history and importance within the mythological realm of the Hindu tradition. One of the main reasons that Kubera is not regarded as being a prominent deity is due, in part, to the lack of images and monuments dedicated to him. When he is depicted in images, which mostly come from the Himalayan regions, Kubera has a large potbelly and he holds a mongoose that vomits jewels when he squeezes it. Another way he is depicted is as the guardian of the north and is portrayed as a dwarfish figure with a large paunch, holding a money bag or a pomegranate. He is also sometimes depicted riding on a man, which makes him unique in relation to other gods, who usually are mounted on animals. Kubera is a lokapala or “world guardian”, deities who are usually illustrated as being mounted on animals such as elephants, whereas Kubera is described as being a naravahana or “one whose mount is a man”. Although Kubera is regarded as a god in Hindu mythology, he is also often depicted as a demon. The classification of Kubera being a demon, therefore, cause some discrepancies in his physical appearance, with some illustrations of him depicting a more hideous, monster-type figure. In these portrayals, Kubera is described as being a pot-bellied, three-legged, one-eyed dwarf with eight snaggle teeth. He is also often illustrated as having ugly, black skin, again with a potbelly and is heavily jeweled, sits cross-legged, and holds a purse. Despite these unsightlier physical attributes associated with the demonic side of Kubera, many depictions of him offer a gentler, appealing visual of the god, illustrating him with gold-colored skin and studded with gems, a visual representation of his role as the lord of wealth and prosperity.
Kubera’s lineage can be a bit confusing, as different sources and literature state different familial lines. In the Artharvaveda, Kubera is said to be the son of Vaisravana. In the Mahabharata, he is the son of Vaisravana and Idavida, and brother of Visravas; this is further complicated by the Puranas, which states that Kubera was born to Visravas and Ilibila (Williams 190). He also has a half-brother named Ravana, who is the notable demon in the Ramayana. Kubera also has a wife, named Hariti and a daughter named Minaksi, who becomes one of Siva’s wives. He also had a son, named Nalakubera. In addition to his family, Kubera had a few close companions. Kubera is usually accompanied by two friends named Yaksa and Yaksi. He is also associated socially with Charvi, Danava, and Rambha. According to most accounts, Kubera is said to reside in a palace in the country of Sri Lanka. However, Kubera does not live there permanently, as he is driven out of his palace and the country by his power-hungry half-brother Ravana. The relationship that Kubera and Ravana have with one another does not prove to be very hospitable and cooperative, as they are often depicted in feuds with each other. This hostile relationship ultimately causes Kubera to relocate to a residence on Mount Kailasa, which is also home to other deities, such as Siva.
Kubera is most notably known as being the lord of riches and wealth, which includes the resources and elements that are contained within the earth. As the ruling god of wealth and riches, Kubera is responsible for possessing and distributing the wealth, as well as guarding the earth’s treasures. He is granted the power to move the earth’s riches from one place to another, and he often brought gems and precious metals near the surface during the rule of righteous kings and hid them during times of wickedness. Kubera exercises this power over the elements when he sides with Rama in the war between Rama and Ravana, Kubera’s half-brother. Kubera decides to align himself with Rama, rather than be loyal to his brother because Ravana dethrones and exiles Kubera from his palace in Sri Lanka. Ravana does this in order to try and win himself a queen and kidnaps Rama’s wife, Sita, causing there to be a war between the two men. Rama wages war on Ravana for the actions taken against Sita, and by the end of the feud, Rama is victorious. Kubera, who remained loyal to Rama throughout the feud, is granted the responsibility of being the shepherd of all the precious stones in the world, as a reward for his assistance in the war against Ravana. Kubera was, therefore, allowed to dictate over these stones and control their movements, which meant he could determine who had access to them.
Among other roles and responsibilities that Kubera was attributed to as being the leader of the yaksas, creatures who dwell in the woods and forests and promote the growth of plants. It is understandable that Kubera would be well acquainted with the yaksas as they both have roles associated with prosperity, with the yaksas encouraging the growth of plans and Kubera being a symbol of richness. The yaksas are depicted as being sharp and cunning, with a benevolent earthly temperament, which Kubera is depicted as embodying. Kubera exudes this temperament most notably through his physical appearance, which includes a potbelly, a common Asian motif for good luck, and more importantly, abundance. However, the yaksas also articulate a notion of ethical ambivalence, suggesting that they also possess a more corrupt, evil side. This can be associated with Kubera’s more unethical approaches that cause him to not only be classified as a god but as a demon as well.
Within Hindu mythology, Kubera is depicted as being a rather unforgiving god. In one particular myth in the Padma Purana, Kubera is portrayed as being a devotionalist, who had an abundantly beautiful garden that contained flowers that are utilized in daily temple worship. Kubera had a hired gardener named Hemamali, who tended to the flowers every day. One day, Hemamali took a trip to Manasasaras, the lake of the gods, and forgot that it was his duty to get the flowers to Kubera for worship. Kubera waited all day at the temple for Hemamali, but he did not show up, which caused Kubera to become very angry. Hemamali was summoned to Kubera’s palace, where he was punished for his absence by being cursed as a leper. To make things even worse, Hemamali was expelled from Kubera’s heaven, Alakapuri. This story illustrates some of Kubera’s less desirable personality traits, as he can be viewed as being an unforgiving and strict ruler. This can further demonstrate how he was often categorized as being a demon throughout different stories in Hindu mythology, as he could be a menacing and merciless god. However, Kubera has a benevolent and softer side to him as well that is revealed through his more noble actions. Through his protective guardianship and distribution of the earth’s secret resources, he is seen as a paternal, manipulatable figure. He is also regarded as withholding the title of lokapalas, meaning he is a world guardian, as well as being a dikpalas, a guardian of the directions.
It is quite apparent that the Hindu god of wealth possesses many different traits and abilities. Kubera can be described as being a noble god, who possesses and distributes wealth and riches, protecting it from the less desirable, corrupt peoples of the world. However, he is regarded as having a more temperamental side showcasing a strict and menacing personality, which sometimes causes him to be depicted as a demon. Because of these dichotomies, it is difficult to fully comprehend what Kubera looked like physically, as he is depicted in many different forms. It is also unclear as to what his familial lineage looks like completely. Despite these discrepancies, it is clear that Kubera was an important god in Hindu mythology.
Lord Kuber
Lord Kuber’s Amazing Story
The treasure is guarded by the infamous Kubera. Despite attempting to seize his temple, Lord Shiva bestowed upon him the superiority of being known as the “God of Wealth.” We’re all aware that people worship Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi, and that this is considered auspicious.
Lakshmi is often misunderstood as the “Goddess of Wealth” in Indian mythology. On the other side, “Kuber” is really the God of Wealth, whereas Lakshmi is the “Goddess of Fortune.” Because fortune is often connected with money, scepticism has grown.
Here is a fascinating tale of rags to riches (if we may call it that) or robber to demi-god.
Story Of Lord Kuber
Shiva Puran says, a poor man named Gunnidhi lived millions of years ago. He couldn’t even buy himself food because he didn’t have any money. He would starve himself to sleep on days and rely on thievery on others.
He broke into a Shiva temple one night with the intention of stealing some food. However, he was perplexed by the abundance of costly gems, money, and other important items. He had a glint in his eyes and shivers down his spine all of a sudden. The diyas within the temple, however, went off like in a Bollywood film, and darkness descended in the blink of an eye. Gunnidhi attempted several times to ignite the Diya for light, but the wind always blew it away.
For a time, this went on. Finally, he removed his shirt and set fire to it, allowing him to escape. Lord Shiva admired his constancy and the fact that he revealed the truth in the midst of darkness. Hence, he blessed him to be the God of Wealth in his future life, demonstrating to us how readily Lord Shiva is delighted by his followers.
All About Lord Kubera
Kubera is sometimes portrayed as a dwarf with lotus-leaf complexion and large belly. He has three legs, just eight fangs, one eye, and is encrusted with diamonds, according to legend. On sometimes, he is portrayed riding a guy. Deformities like as broken teeth, three legs, three heads, and four limbs are only mentioned in later Puranic literature. In his hand, Kubera wields mace, a pomegranate, or a money bag. He may also be accompanied by a sheaf of diamonds or a mongoose. The mongoose is revered in Tibet as a sign of Kubera’s victory against the wealth guards, the Ngas. In Buddhist imagery, Kubera is frequently portrayed with a mongoose.
Lord Kubera was a descendant of Lord Brahma’s family in his next life. He was the son of Vishrava and Illavida when he was born. Vishrava also had four offspring with the demon princess Kaikesi: Ravana, Kumbhkarna, Vibhishana, and Surpanakha. According to legend, he was born in Sri Lanka, but his palace was taken from him by his half-brother, Ravana. Kubera’s magical vehicle, Pushpaka Viman, was also taken away by him, and he was exiled from Lanka.
Lord Kubera is reported to have practised penance for thousands of years. Hence, the blessing from his previous life came into force, bestowing immortality on him and transforming him into the god of wealth and protector of all Earth’s possessions.
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Kuber Chalisa
Although there are particular Vedic mantras to summon the blessing of Lord Kuber, such as the Beeja or seed mantra, Shree Kuber Chalisa is one of the most simple and effective devotional songs to honour him. It includes forty (challis) hymns as well as the dohas (introductory and conclusive texts). Peace, prosperity, and ideal circumstances to create riches are the primary benefits of chanting or reciting Kuber Chalisa. Lord Kuber is mentioned in the Chalisa as one of the Dikpals protecting the northern direction and King Indra’s doorway to Swarga (heaven).He is known as the lord of anna (food), water, and other necessities, as well as the governing deity of money as the treasurer. Kubera is the chief among Yakshas, serving his spiritual master, Lord Shiva, much as Parasurama is the chief among Rishis, Hanuman among the gods, and Bhima among humans. According to the Chalisa, anybody who meditates on Kubera with resolve comes out triumphant, has all of his blocked labour or duties untied, and never runs out of food grains.
Lord Kuber Auspicious Puja To Attract Wealth
Kuber pooja is conducted on the festival of Dhanteras with the goal of acquiring genuine riches and prosperity. Those who are in business and seeking expansion, as well as those who are suffering financial difficulties or crises, must do the pooja in order to achieve success, riches, and happiness. Kuber Puja is performed just once a year, and Dhanteras is the most auspicious day for this Pooja.
9 Avatar Of Lord Kuber Which Brings Good Luck
Ugra Kuber- removes adversaries, prosperity, and protection from one’s life.Pushpa Kuber- assists in the formation of love relationships and marriages.Chandra Kuber- for the money and the chance to have a kidPeet Kuber- aids in financial matters and blessings in married life, as well as avoiding marital delays.Hans Kuber- assists in the resolution of legal and financial difficulties.Raag Kuber- for the advancement of cultural events, music, and education.Amrit Kuber- for health, wealth, and a cure for any ailmentPraan Kuber- for debt relief and financial responsibilities.Dhan Kuber- He is the most powerful of Lord Kuber’s incarnations.This Kuber grants the native’s wishes, but only in accordance with their karma.
Yantra Of Lord Kuber
Kuber Yanta is what you need in your life if you wish to attract riches, prosperity, and materialistic abundance. You may purchase it for yourself, a friend, or even a family member.