The Kubera Mantra is a sacred invocation dedicated to Lord Kubera, the divine treasurer of the gods and the king of the Yakshas. According to the Agni Purana (Chapter 120), Kubera is the lord of wealth and bestower of material prosperity. The mantra is primarily chanted for financial abundance, business success, and the accumulation of treasures. The textual origin of this mantra can be traced to various Puranic and Tantric sources, including the Brahma Purana and the Kubera Purana, which detail his iconography and worship.
The beej-akshara (seed syllable) often associated with Kubera is 'Shreem' (श्रीं), which is the bija of Lakshmi and also resonates with wealth and prosperity. In the Mantra Mahodadhi (a key Tantric text), Kubera is described as the deity who grants all material desires when propitiated with proper rituals. The traditional purpose of the Kubera Mantra extends beyond mere wealth; it is believed to remove financial obstacles, attract abundance, and ensure stability in business ventures. According to the Shaktisangama Tantra, chanting this mantra with devotion can also bestow the practitioner with the grace of Kubera, leading to a life free from poverty.
Recommended chanting context includes reciting the mantra 108 times daily, preferably during the morning or evening, facing north or east. Special rituals like Kubera Puja are performed on Dhanteras and Diwali, as mentioned in the Devi Mahatmya. The mantra is often chanted with offerings of citron (matulinga), lotus seeds, and gold-colored items. Cautions: This mantra should be chanted with pure intentions and not for selfish hoarding; it is meant to support righteous living (dharma).
It is advisable to receive initiation (diksha) from a qualified guru before regular practice, as per Tantric traditions. The mantra is also associated with the Yaksha realm, and tradition holds that Kubera's blessings come with responsibilities to use wealth for the welfare of others.
Salutations to Kubera, the lord of wealth, with the seed syllable Śrīṁ.
The mantra contains the beej-akshara 'śrīṁ' (श्रीं), which is the bija of Lakshmi and resonates with wealth and abundance. It is often used in Kubera worship to invoke prosperity.