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Kubera (Sanskrit: कुबेर, IAST: Kubera) also known as Kuvera, Kuber and Kuberan, is the god of wealth, and the god-king of the semi-divine yakshas in Hinduism. [1] He is regarded as the regent of the north ( Dikpala ) , and a protector of the world ( Lokapala ).
Artha – signifies the "means of life", activities and resources that enables one to be in a state one wants to be in. [20] Artha incorporates wealth, career, activity to make a living, financial security and economic prosperity. The proper pursuit of artha is considered an important aim of human life in Hinduism. [21] [22]
Bhaga (Sanskrit: भग), is the Vedic god of wealth, [3] as well as a term for "lord, patron" and "wealth, prosperity". He is an Āditya , a group of societal deities who are the sons of Aditi . Bhaga's responsibility was to make sure that people received a share of the goods in life.
The Black Jambhala is also known as the Hindu God of Wealth, Kubera. [6] Originated in ancient India, he manifested from the waters of the river and gave the transmission of generating wealth to a king whose kingdom was undergoing extreme financial difficulties during that time. He also benefits the poor and those in solitary retreat that have ...
Shiva is the god of destruction, and the third of the Trimurti. His consort, as well as his shakti (divine energy), is Parvati, the goddess of power. His abode is upon the mountain Kailasha. He is often represented with two sons, Kartikeya and Ganesha. His mount is the bull called Nandi.
Shooradharam - the main weapon of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, son of Añjanā. Kaumodaki - Kaumodaki is the gada (mace) of the Hindu god Vishnu; Mace of Bhima - It was presented by Mayasura. It was used by Danavas King Vrishaparva. Modaki Mace - The Beater mace; Shibika (a club) - The weapon of Kubera, god of wealth. Shikhari Mace - The tower ...
In some representations, wealth either symbolically pours out from one of her hands or she simply holds a jar of money. This symbolism has a dual meaning: wealth manifested through Lakshmi means both materials as well as spiritual wealth. [44] Her face and open hands are in a mudra that signifies compassion, giving or dāna ('charity'). [43]
In Hindu traditions, moksha is a central concept [6] and the utmost aim of human life; the other three aims are dharma (virtuous, proper, moral life), artha (material prosperity, income security, means of life), and kama (pleasure, sensuality, emotional fulfillment). [7] Together, these four concepts are called Puruṣārtha in Hinduism. [8]