The Maha Kubera Mantra is a powerful invocation directed to Kubera, the lord of wealth and treasurer of the gods, as described in the Kubera Purana. This text, dedicated to Kubera, details his origins, his role as the guardian of the northern direction (dikpala), and his association with the nine treasures (nidhis) and the eight Siddhis. The mantra is considered a supreme (maha) form, often employed in Tantric rituals for attracting immense material prosperity. According to the Mantra Mahodadhi, a key Tantric compendium, the beej-akshara (seed syllable) 'Om' is central, representing the primordial sound, while the name 'Kuberaya' invokes his divine presence.
The mantra is typically chanted with a specific count, often 108 or 1008 times, during auspicious timings like Dhanteras or on Fridays, which are associated with wealth. Ritual setting includes a clean space, a copper or silver yantra of Kubera, and offerings of yellow flowers, sandalwood, and sweets. The purpose is not only material abundance but also the removal of poverty and obstacles to prosperity. The Shaktisangama Tantra mentions that Kubera's grace can open the treasury of the universe, granting both wealth and spiritual growth.
However, caution is advised: the mantra should be chanted with pure intentions and after receiving proper initiation (diksha) from a qualified guru, as misuse for selfish gains may lead to adverse effects. Regular chanting is believed to bestow stability in finances, success in business, and overall well-being. The mantra is also associated with the deity's iconography—Kubera is depicted as a dwarf-like figure holding a citron (symbolizing fertility) and a mongoose (which spits out jewels), as described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. This mantra thus serves as a key to unlocking the divine treasures of the universe.
Salutations to the great Kubera, lord of wealth.
The mantra begins with the seed-syllable 'Oṁ', which is the primordial sound and represents the essence of the universe. It is not a complex beej-mantra but a simple invocation with 'Oṁ' as the primary seed.