Kubera is the god of wealth and son of Sage Vishrava who is the son of Lord Brahma. Kubera is widely known as the gods appointed guardian of the treasures of the gods and the nine special treasures of indefinite significance. But he is also the King of Yakshas and one of the Ashta-Dikpalas, representing the north direction.
When Kubera went to Kailasam once to have a darshan of Lord Shiva, he found Him with Goddess Parvathi. Kubera was stunned to see the splendour and beauty of Goddess Parvathi. He felt sorry that he had not worshipped such a fine goddess for so long and one of his eyes shut itself.
Goddess Parvathi got angry that Kubera was winking at Her, and looking at Her with evil intention. She made his eye burst. Kubera lost sight in one eye and was also cursed that he would always look ugly. Lord Kubera pleaded with Lord Siva to forgive him and explained that he had not seen the Goddess with any evil intention. Lord Siva left the choice to His consort. Goddess Parvathi forgave Kubera and let the eye grow back, but it was smaller than the other one.
Lord Balaji or Venkateswara at Thirupathi is said to have Borrowed money form Kubera for his marrige and he is still paying the interest on the loan amount.
So one eye of Kubera is smaller than the other. Kubera was rewarded by Lord Siva with the post of being one of the guards of the eight directions - the North. The Goddess made him the lord of wealth and material.
As the God of wealth and material, his responsibilities are to distribute them while creating wealth is with Goddess Lakshmi. Kubera is mostly painted with his family and seen showering gold coins and navaratnas.
Performing pooja to Lord Kubera is believed to enrich one's life. To have a wealthy and comfortable life, one has to perform Sri Lakshmi Kubera Pooja.
The auspicious date to worship Kubera is between October 15 and November 15 (Tamil month Aippasi). Thursday is the most auspicious day for Kubera. Anyone who wants to achieve his/her goal should worship Kubera for 48 days by chanting the Kubera mantra 108 times a day.
There are three main benefits of Kubera Sadhana...
1. When Lord Kubera is pleased then bless the person with material success and wealth.
2. The chances of coming into wealth unexpectedly and suddenly through lotteries etc increase.
3. No matter how much one spends money keeps flowing in provided the wealth is used for constructive purposes and not for destructive or antisocial activities
Thursdays and Friday are very auspicious for Kubera.
MANTRA FOR WEALTH & PROSPERITY:
OM / HMMM SHREEM OM / HMMM HREEM SHREEM HREEM KLEEM SHREEM KLEEM VITTESWARAAY NAMAHA
Meanings: Shreem for Lakshmi (love, beauty, health, prosperity), Hreem for Great Goddess / Sun (illumination/dispel illusion), kleem for Kama / Krishna (love and fulfiller of desires from material to moksha, where your intention is) and Vitteswaraay (Kubera) Lord Kuber (or Kubera or Kuvera) is believed to be the lord of riches and wealth in Hinduism. Other Kubera Mantras :
Om Sreem Hreem Cleem Dhana Kubera Dhevaya Namaha
Om Sreem Hreem Cleem Gnana Kubera Dhevaya Namaha
Om Sreem Hreem Cleem Veera Kubera Dhevaya Namaha
Om Sreem Hreem Cleem Yoga Kubera Dhevaya Namaha
Om Sreem Hreem Cleem Sarva Sowbhagya Kubera Dhevaya Namaha
Om Sreem Hreem Cleem Sarva Thejesa Kubera Dhevaya Namaha
Om Sreem Hreem Cleem Jana Vasya Kubera Dhevaya Namaha
Om Sreem Hreem Cleem Kantha Sakthi Kubera Dhevaya Namaha
Om Sreem Hreem Cleem Jaya Vijaya Kubera Dhevaya Namahaya
Om Sreem Hreem Cleem Iem Sree Lakshmee
Kamala Dharinye Simha Vahinye Namaha.
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