KUBERA - JHAMBALA is the God of wealth and appropriately a member of the Jewel family. His fat belly shows his prosperity and has a mongoose on his left thigh that vomits jewels as he squeezes it. Kubera Jhambala is the lord of wealth and guardian of the Norhtern Direction. According to the Hindu mythology, he is said to have performed austerities for a thousand years, in regard for which Bramha gave immortality and made him the god of wealth, guardian of all the treasures of the earth which he has to distribute according to the destiny of the receivers.
In his right hand he holds a flaming wish-fulfilling jewel, which is symbolic for the riches one attains with the wealth of spirituality. He is primarily black in color and has the stunted, thick form of a dwarf with a potbelly. He is seated sideways on a dragon with his right foot down and his knee up. In his white form, he is holding a trident and a scepter. Kubera's dwelling place was said to be on Alaka in the Himalayas, abounding in wealth and magnificence. Kubera is also worshipped by Buddhists.
This form of lord kubera seated on a dragon throne represents fame & recognition and is suitable for people seeking advancement in their careers and improvement in bussiness.Place this statue on your working desk to promote career/ bussiness advancement or you can put the statue in the home altar to gain family recognition .
In his right hand he holds a flaming wish-fulfilling jewel, which is symbolic for the riches one attains with the wealth of spirituality. He is primarily black in color and has the stunted, thick form of a dwarf with a potbelly. He is seated sideways on a dragon with his right foot down and his knee up. In his white form, he is holding a trident and a scepter. Kubera's dwelling place was said to be on Alaka in the Himalayas, abounding in wealth and magnificence. Kubera is also worshipped by Buddhists.
This form of lord kubera seated on a dragon throne represents fame & recognition and is suitable for people seeking advancement in their careers and improvement in bussiness.Place this statue on your working desk to promote career/ bussiness advancement or you can put the statue in the home altar to gain family recognition .
Giving deliverance to Nalakuvara and Manigriva
KUBERA - GOD OF WEALTH
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Krishna gives deliverance to Nalakuvara and Manigriva, two great demigods and sons of the divine treasurer, Kubera, who was also a great devotee of Lord Shiva. The two mahatmas (great souls) had been cursed and Krishna released them of that curse. Being very rich, the two sons of Kubera had fallen prey to bad ways and were addicted to wine and women. One day, the two brothers decided to make merry in Shiva's province of Kailasa, on the banks of the Mandakini Ganges. They drank to their content and enjoyed the singing of lovely women, sitting in a garden laden with flowers. They entered the Ganges filled with lotus flowers, dragged their women in there and generally enjoyed in the water.
Narada, the celestial sage, passed by them at that time. He knew they were too inebriated to even so much as notice him. But the young girls did and felt highly embarrassed and ashamed at being naked in front of sage Narada. They immediately covered themselves. But Nalakuvara and Manigriva still could not understand the situation and so, did not bother about covering themselves up. Sage Narada, wishing their welfare, decided to reform them by placing a curse on them. He wanted them to rise about the material world and experience spirituality and attain Godhead. Material wealth, prosperity and their ego was the thing that got them down, so Narada realized it would be his duty to destroy that ego first.
Narada cursed them that they would become immovable living beings, or trees. Narada also saw to it that the brothers would realize why they were being cursed and that they would also remember the reason for it for the entire tenure of the curse. Narada cursed the two demigods that they would remain as trees for a period of one hundred years, after which, they would come face to face with the Supreme Godhead and be granted liberation by Him. As soon as Narada proceeded to return to his abode, Nayanasrama, the two brothers turned into twin arjuna trees. They grew in Narada's courtyard and so they had a good chance of being in Krishna's presence.
Yashoda had now bound little Krishna again to a wooden mortar in order to punish him for his mischief and also to restrain him from further mischief. But Krishna knew his mission well and proceeded towards the growing arjuna trees in order to fulfil Narada's prophecy. He was already who the twin arjuna trees really were and proceeded towards the passage between the two trees. He passed the passage, but the mortar trailing behind him, got stuck horizontally in it and refused to budge. Krishna took advantage of this and began to pull on the rope tying him to the mortar. He pulled with great strength and lo! Both the trees were felled and came down with a deafening roar.
Out from the broken trees emerged the two demigods who were trapped inside for a whole century. They were radiant personalities, casting a blinding light everywhere with their presence. They were instantly purified by Krishna's presence and humbly bowed down before him. They completely surrendered their all to Him. Krishna smiled a brilliant smile and blessed them, granting them complete mukti from this material world. Having been thoroughly cleansed of their sins, Nalakuvara and Manigriva did pradakshina (circumambulated) of Krishna and proceeded to return to their father's abode.
Narada, the celestial sage, passed by them at that time. He knew they were too inebriated to even so much as notice him. But the young girls did and felt highly embarrassed and ashamed at being naked in front of sage Narada. They immediately covered themselves. But Nalakuvara and Manigriva still could not understand the situation and so, did not bother about covering themselves up. Sage Narada, wishing their welfare, decided to reform them by placing a curse on them. He wanted them to rise about the material world and experience spirituality and attain Godhead. Material wealth, prosperity and their ego was the thing that got them down, so Narada realized it would be his duty to destroy that ego first.
Narada cursed them that they would become immovable living beings, or trees. Narada also saw to it that the brothers would realize why they were being cursed and that they would also remember the reason for it for the entire tenure of the curse. Narada cursed the two demigods that they would remain as trees for a period of one hundred years, after which, they would come face to face with the Supreme Godhead and be granted liberation by Him. As soon as Narada proceeded to return to his abode, Nayanasrama, the two brothers turned into twin arjuna trees. They grew in Narada's courtyard and so they had a good chance of being in Krishna's presence.
Yashoda had now bound little Krishna again to a wooden mortar in order to punish him for his mischief and also to restrain him from further mischief. But Krishna knew his mission well and proceeded towards the growing arjuna trees in order to fulfil Narada's prophecy. He was already who the twin arjuna trees really were and proceeded towards the passage between the two trees. He passed the passage, but the mortar trailing behind him, got stuck horizontally in it and refused to budge. Krishna took advantage of this and began to pull on the rope tying him to the mortar. He pulled with great strength and lo! Both the trees were felled and came down with a deafening roar.
Out from the broken trees emerged the two demigods who were trapped inside for a whole century. They were radiant personalities, casting a blinding light everywhere with their presence. They were instantly purified by Krishna's presence and humbly bowed down before him. They completely surrendered their all to Him. Krishna smiled a brilliant smile and blessed them, granting them complete mukti from this material world. Having been thoroughly cleansed of their sins, Nalakuvara and Manigriva did pradakshina (circumambulated) of Krishna and proceeded to return to their father's abode.
LAUGHING BUDDHA ( KUBER ) HAPPY MAN STATUE
According to legend, if one rubs the Laughing Buddha's great belly,
it brings forth wealth, good luck, and prosperity.
He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in Chinese, the Laughing Buddha
Bring Buddha into your life so he may lead you to the abundance and happiness you never thought possible. With Buddha by your side, you could have a smile on your face and money in your pocket.This piece can be used as a home decor item or it can also be gifted to your near and dear ones.
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