Kubera · कुबेर

Kuber Aarti: Om Jai Yaksha Kuber Hare

ॐ जय यक्ष कुबेर हरे

The aarti of Kubera, treasurer of the gods, sung with the Lakshmi puja on Dhanteras and Diwali for wealth that stays.

Kuber Aarti: Om Jai Yaksha Kuber Hare Lyrics

ॐ जय यक्ष कुबेर हरे, स्वामी जय यक्ष कुबेर हरे। शरण पड़े भगतों के, भण्डार कुबेर भरे॥

Om Jai Yaksha Kuber Hare, Swami Jai Yaksha Kuber Hare, Sharan pade bhagton ke, bhandaar Kuber bhare.

Victory to Kubera, lord of the Yakshas; Kubera fills the storehouses of the devotees who take refuge in him.

शिव भक्तों में भक्त कुबेर बड़े, स्वामी भक्त कुबेर बड़े। दैत्य दानव मानव से, कई-कई युद्ध लड़े॥

Shiv bhakton mein bhakt Kuber bade, Swami bhakt Kuber bade, Daitya daanav maanav se, kai-kai yuddh lade.

Kubera is great among the devotees of Shiva; he fought many battles against demons and men.

स्वर्ण सिंहासन बैठे, सिर पर छत्र फिरे, स्वामी सिर पर छत्र फिरे। योगिनी मंगल गावैं, सब जय जय कार करैं॥

Swarn sinhaasan baithe, sir par chhatra phire, Swami sir par chhatra phire, Yogini mangal gaavain, sab jai jai kaar karain.

He sits on a golden throne with a royal canopy over his head; the yoginis sing auspicious songs and everyone hails his victory.

गदा त्रिशूल हाथ में, शस्त्र बहुत धरे, स्वामी शस्त्र बहुत धरे। दुख भय संकट मोचन, धनुष टंकार करें॥

Gada trishool haath mein, shastra bahut dhare, Swami shastra bahut dhare, Dukh bhay sankat mochan, dhanush tankaar karein.

He holds a mace, a trident and many weapons; the twang of his bow frees us from sorrow, fear and danger.

भांति भांति के व्यंजन बहुत बने, स्वामी व्यंजन बहुत बने। मोहन भोग लगावैं, साथ में उड़द चने॥

Bhaanti bhaanti ke vyanjan bahut bane, Swami vyanjan bahut bane, Mohan bhog lagaavain, saath mein udad chane.

Many kinds of dishes are prepared; mohan bhog is offered to him, with urad and chana.

बल बुद्धि विद्या दाता, हम तेरी शरण पड़े, स्वामी हम तेरी शरण पड़े। अपने भक्त जनों के, सारे काम संवारे॥

Bal buddhi vidya daata, hum teri sharan pade, Swami hum teri sharan pade, Apne bhakt janon ke, saare kaam sanvaare.

Giver of strength, wisdom and learning, we take refuge in you; you set right all the work of your devotees.

मुकुट मणी की शोभा, मोतियन हार गले, स्वामी मोतियन हार गले। अगर कपूर की बाती, घी की जोत जले॥

Mukut mani ki shobha, motiyan haar gale, Swami motiyan haar gale, Agar kapoor ki baati, ghee ki jot jale.

A jewelled crown adorns him and a pearl necklace hangs at his throat; lamps of agar, camphor and ghee burn before him.

यक्ष कुबेर जी की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे, स्वामी जो कोई नर गावे। कहत प्रेमपाल स्वामी, मनवांछित फल पावे॥

Yaksha Kuber ji ki aarti, jo koi nar gaave, Swami jo koi nar gaave, Kahat Prempal Swami, manvaanchhit phal paave.

Whoever sings this aarti of Kubera, says Swami Prempal, receives the fruit their heart desires.

Significance of Kuber Aarti: Om Jai Yaksha Kuber Hare

Kubera, lord of the Yakshas and a great devotee of Shiva, is the treasurer of the gods and guardian of wealth. On Dhanteras he is worshipped together with Maa Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, and many families keep a Kuber yantra or idol beside Lakshmi-Ganesh on Diwali. This aarti, attributed in its last verse to Swami Prempal, praises his golden throne, weapons and generosity.

Frequently asked questions

When is Kuber worshipped?

Mainly on Dhanteras in the evening (Pradosh kaal), and with Lakshmi on Diwali. Some also worship him on Fridays.

What is the Kuber mantra?

A common one is "ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा॥" (Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhana-dhanyadhipataye Dhana-dhanya-samriddhim me dehi dapaya svaha).

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