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Kubera

Folklore
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Hindu god of wealth and king of the Yakshas, guardian of the north

Detailed Definition
Kubera hoards treasures and dispenses prosperity. In poetry, he symbolizes material abundance, the ethics of wealth, and the tension between greed and generosity, often appearing in allegorical or devotional contexts.
Example
Example in poetry:
Kubera, Hindu god of wealth, appears in prosperity poetry: "Kubera guards the northern vault—gems and grain for righteous hands"; Poets use him to explore ethical wealth: "He gives to those who share their bread—Kubera’s gold is never hoarded"; In contrast with greed: "Ravana stole Kubera’s city—now Lanka burns with stolen pride"; His yaksha attendants inspire imagery: "Yakshas carry Kubera’s purse—nature’s bounty, wisely spent"
Additional Notes
Kubera: The Hindu god of wealth and king of the yakshas, often depicted with a potbelly and mongoose. Guardian of earthly treasures. In poetry, he symbolizes material abundance, generosity, and the ethics of wealth. Useful in prosperity-themed or economic allegory; contrast with Lakshmi’s spiritual wealth.
Also Known As
Kubera (Hindu wealth god) Kuvera
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