Kuber Chalisa – Lord Kuber Devotional Hymn with Lyrics, Meaning & Benefits
Kuber Chalisa Lyrics (हिंदी में)
दोहा
जैसे अटल हिमालय और जैसे अडिग सुमेर।
ऐसे ही स्वर्ग द्वार पै, अविचल खड़े कुबेर॥
विघ्न हरण मंगल करण, सुनो शरणागत की टेर।
भक्त हेतु वितरण करो, धन माया के ढ़ेर॥
चौपाई
जै जै श्री कुबेर भण्डारी।
धन माया के तुम अधिकारी॥
तप तेज पुंज निर्भय भय हारी।
पवन वेग सम सम तनु बलधारी॥
स्वर्ग द्वार की करें पहरे दारी।
सेवक इंद्र देव के आज्ञाकारी॥
यक्ष यक्षणी की है सेना भारी।
सेनापति बने युद्ध में धनुधारी॥
महा योद्धा बन शस्त्र धारैं।
युद्ध करैं शत्रु को मारैं॥
सदा विजयी कभी ना हारैं।
भगत जनों के संकट टारैं॥
प्रपितामह हैं स्वयं विधाता।
पुलिस्ता वंश के जन्म विख्याता॥
विश्रवा पिता इडविडा जी माता।
विभीषण भगत आपके भ्राता॥
शिव चरणों में जब ध्यान लगाया।
घोर तपस्या करी तन को सुखाया॥
शिव वरदान मिले देवत्य पाया।
अमृत पान करी अमर हुई काया॥
धर्म ध्वजा सदा लिए हाथ में।
देवी देवता सब फिरैं साथ में॥
पीताम्बर वस्त्र पहने गात में।
बल शक्ति पूरी यक्ष जात में॥
स्वर्ण सिंहासन आप विराजैं।
त्रिशूल गदा हाथ में साजैं॥
शंख मृदंग नगारे बाजैं।
गंधर्व राग मधुर स्वर गाजैं॥
चौंसठ योगनी मंगल गावैं।
ऋद्धि सिद्धि नित भोग लगावैं॥
दास दासनी सिर छत्र फिरावैं।
यक्ष यक्षणी मिल चंवर ढूलावैं॥
ऋषियों में जैसे परशुराम बली हैं।
देवन्ह में जैसे हनुमान बली हैं॥
पुरुषों में जैसे भीम बली हैं।
यक्षों में ऐसे ही कुबेर बली हैं॥
भगतों में जैसे प्रहलाद बड़े हैं।
पक्षियों में जैसे गरुड़ बड़े हैं॥
नागों में जैसे शेष बड़े हैं।
वैसे ही भगत कुबेर बड़े हैं॥
कांधे धनुष हाथ में भाला।
गले फूलों की पहनी माला॥
स्वर्ण मुकुट अरु देह विशाला।
दूर दूर तक होए उजाला॥
कुबेर देव को जो मन में धारे।
सदा विजय हो कभी न हारे॥
बिगड़े काम बन जाएं सारे।
अन्न धन के रहें भरे भण्डारे॥
कुबेर गरीब को आप उभारैं।
कुबेर कर्ज को शीघ्र उतारैं॥
कुबेर भगत के संकट टारैं।
कुबेर शत्रु को क्षण में मारैं॥
शीघ्र धनी जो होना चाहे।
क्युं नहीं यक्ष कुबेर मनाएं॥
यह पाठ जो पढ़े पढ़ाएं।
दिन दुगना व्यापार बढ़ाएं॥
भूत प्रेत को कुबेर भगावैं।
अड़े काम को कुबेर बनावैं॥
रोग शोक को कुबेर नशावैं।
कलंक कोढ़ को कुबेर हटावैं॥
कुबेर चढ़े को और चढ़ा दें।
कुबेर गिरे को पुन: उठा दें॥
कुबेर भाग्य को तुरंत जगा दें।
कुबेर भूले को राह बता दें॥
प्यासे की प्यास कुबेर बुझा दें।
भूखे की भूख कुबेर मिटा दें॥
रोगी का रोग कुबेर घटा दें।
दुखिया का दुख कुबेर छुटा दें॥
बांझ की गोद कुबेर भरा दें।
कारोबार को कुबेर बढ़ा दें॥
कारागार से कुबेर छुड़ा दें।
चोर ठगों से कुबेर बचा दें॥
कोर्ट केस में कुबेर जितावैं।
जो कुबेर को मन में ध्यावैं॥
चुनाव में जीत कुबेर करावैं।
मंत्री पद पर कुबेर बिठावैं॥
पाठ करे जो नित मन लाई।
उसकी कला हो सदा सवाई॥
जिसपे प्रसन्न कुबेर की माई।
उसका जीवन चले सुखदाई॥
जो कुबेर का पाठ करावैं।
उसका बेड़ा पार लगावैं॥
उजड़े घर को पुन: बसावैं।
शत्रु को भी मित्र बनावैं॥
सहस्त्र पुस्तक जो दान कराई।
सब सुख भोद पदार्थ पाई॥
प्राण त्याग कर स्वर्ग में जाई।
मानस परिवार कुबेर कीर्ति गाई॥
दोहा
शिव भक्तों में अग्रणी, श्री यक्षराज कुबेर।
हृदय में ज्ञान प्रकाश भर, कर दो दूर अंधेर॥
कर दो दूर अंधेर अब, जरा करो ना देर।
शरण पड़ा हूं आपकी, दया की दृष्टि फेर॥
Kuber Chalisa – Transliteration (English)
Doha
Jaise Atal Himalay Aur Jaise Adig Sumer.
Aise Hi Swarg Dvar Pai, Avichal Khade Kuber.
Vighn Haran Mangal Karan, Suno Sharanagat Ki Ter.
Bhakt Hetu Vitaran Karo, Dhan Maya Ke Dher.
Chaupai
Jai Jai Shri Kuber Bhandari.
Dhan Maya Ke Tum Adhikari.
Tap Tej Punj Nirbhay Bhay Hari.
Pavan Veg Sam Sam Tanu Baldhari.
Swarg Dvar Ki Karen Pahre Dari.
Sevak Indra Dev Ke Agnyakari.
Yaksh Yakshani Ki Hai Sena Bhari.
Senapati Bane Yuddh Mein Dhanudhari.
Maha Yoddha Ban Shastr Dharen.
Yuddh Karen Shatru Ko Maren.
Sada Vijayi Kabhi Na Haren.
Bhagat Janon Ke Sankat Taren.
Prapitamah Hain Svayam Vidhata.
Pulista Vansh Ke Janm Vikhyata.
Vishrava Pita Idavida Ji Mata.
Vibhishan Bhagat Aapke Bhrata.
Shiv Charanon Mein Jab Dhyan Lagaya.
Ghor Tapasya Kari Tan Ko Sukhaya.
Shiv Vardan Mile Devatv Paya.
Amrit Pan Kari Amar Hui Kaya.
Dharm Dhvaja Sada Lie Hath Mein.
Devi Devata Sab Phiren Sath Mein.
Pitambar Vastr Pahane Gat Mein.
Bal Shakti Puri Yaksh Jat Mein.
Svarn Singhasan Aap Viraje.
Trishul Gada Hath Mein Saje.
Shankh Mridang Nagare Baje.
Gandharv Rag Madhur Svar Gaje.
Chaonsath Yogni Mangal Gaven.
Riddhi Siddhi Nit Bhog Lagaven.
Das Dasni Sir Chhatra Phiraven.
Yaksh Yakshani Mil Chanvar Dhulaaven.
Rishiyon Mein Jaise Parshuram Bali Hain.
Devanh Mein Jaise Hanuman Bali Hain.
Purushon Mein Jaise Bhim Bali Hain.
Yaksho Mein Aise Hi Kuber Bali Hain.
Bhagaton Mein Jaise Prahlad Bade Hain.
Pakshiyon Mein Jaise Garud Bade Hain.
Nagon Mein Jaise Shesh Bade Hain.
Vaise Hi Bhagat Kuber Bade Hain.
Kandhe Dhanush Hath Mein Bhala.
Gale Phulon Ki Pahni Mala.
Svarn Mukut Aru Deh Vishala.
Dur Dur Tak Hoe Ujala.
Kuber Dev Ko Jo Man Mein Dhare.
Sada Vijay Ho Kabhi Na Hare.
Bigade Kam Ban Jaen Sare.
Ann Dhan Ke Rahen Bhare Bhandare.
Kuber Garib Ko Aap Ubharen.
Kuber Karz Ko Shighra Utaren.
Kuber Bhagat Ke Sankat Taren.
Kuber Shatru Ko Kshan Mein Maren.
Shighra Dhani Jo Hona Chahe.
Kyon Nahin Yaksh Kuber Manaen.
Yah Path Jo Padhe Padhaen.
Din Dugna Vyapar Badhaen.
Bhut Pret Ko Kuber Bhagaaven.
Ade Kam Ko Kuber Banaaven.
Rog Shok Ko Kuber Nashaaven.
Kalank Kodh Ko Kuber Hataaven.
Kuber Chadhne Ko Aur Chadha Den.
Kuber Gire Ko Punah Utha Den.
Kuber Bhagya Ko Turant Jaga Den.
Kuber Bhule Ko Rah Bata Den.
Pyase Ki Pyas Kuber Bujha Den.
Bhukhe Ki Bhukh Kuber Mita Den.
Rogi Ka Rog Kuber Ghata Den.
Dukhiya Ka Dukh Kuber Chhuta Den.
Banjh Ki God Kuber Bhara Den.
Karobar Ko Kuber Badha Den.
Karagahar Se Kuber Chhuda Den.
Chor Thagon Se Kuber Bacha Den.
Court Case Mein Kuber Jitaaven.
Jo Kuber Ko Man Mein Dhyaaven.
Chunav Mein Jit Kuber Karaaven.
Mantri Pad Par Kuber Bithaaven.
Path Kare Jo Nit Man Lai.
Uski Kala Ho Sada Savai.
Jispe Prasann Kuber Ki Mai.
Uska Jivan Chale Sukhdai.
Jo Kuber Ka Path Karaaven.
Uska Beda Par Lagaaven.
Ujde Ghar Ko Punah Basaaven.
Shatru Ko Bhi Mitr Banaaven.
Sahastr Pustak Jo Dan Karai.
Sab Sukh Bhod Padarth Pai.
Pran Tyag Kar Swarg Mein Jai.
Manas Parivar Kuber Kirti Gai.
Doha
Shiv Bhakton Mein Agrani, Shri Yaksharaj Kuber.
Hriday Mein Gyan Prakash Bhar, Kar Do Dur Andher.
Kar Do Dur Andher Ab, Jara Karo Na Der.
Sharan Pada Hun Aapki, Daya Ki Drishti Pher.
Meaning & Significance
The Kuber Chalisa opens with a stirring image of Kuber standing as immovable as the Himalayas and Mount Meru at the gates of heaven - the foremost devotee of Shiva and the protector of divine wealth. The hymn traces his lineage (grandson of Brahma through Pulastya, son of the sage Vishrava and Ilavida/Idavida, and half-brother of Ravana and Vibhishana), then describes his attainment of immortality and divine status through fierce austerities and Shiva's grace. His golden throne, trident, mace, and vast army of yakshas and yakshinis are vivid with devotional imagery. The bulk of the chaupais are a comprehensive catalogue of blessings: Kuber is invoked to lift the poor, clear debts, drive away disease and evil spirits, grant progeny to the childless, win court cases, prosper business, and retrieve the lost. The Chalisa closes with the devotee prostrating in complete surrender, asking the foremost Shiva-devotee to dispel all darkness.
About Lord Kuber
Kuber (कुबेर) is the Hindu god of wealth, prosperity, and material abundance - the treasurer of the gods (Devata Kosha) and the lord of yakshas (semi-divine nature spirits). He is the Dikpala (guardian) of the North direction and one of the eight Ashtadikpalas (guardians of the eight directions). Classically depicted as a pot-bellied deity with a golden complexion, a crown, and a mongoose (nakul) or a pot of gold in his hand, Kuber resides in Lanka (which he built before Ravana usurped it) and in his celestial city of Alaka on Mount Kailasha. He is both a son of the sage Vishrava and a loyal devotee of Shiva. In the Ramayana, Kuber's wealth was famously stolen by his half-brother Ravana, who also took Lanka from him. The Kuber Chalisa is widely recited by business owners, traders, and households seeking material prosperity, debt relief, and the protection of their wealth.
Benefits of Reciting the Kuber Chalisa
- Traditionally recited to attract material wealth, clear debts, and stimulate business growth.
- Said to provide protection against thieves, fraudsters, and unforeseen financial losses.
- Devoted recitation is believed to open new paths of income and multiply existing prosperity.
- The Chalisa is recited for relief from poverty, domestic distress, and the burden of legal disputes.
- Kuber's blessings are sought for elevation in career, position in government, and victory in elections.
- Reciting the Chalisa daily is held to bring lasting peace to the household and turn enemies into friends.
How to Recite (Vidhi)
- Begin with a bath and wear clean yellow or saffron clothing, colours associated with prosperity and divine favour.
- Place an image or idol of Lord Kuber in the north direction of the home or puja room, his traditional governing direction.
- Light a ghee lamp, offer yellow flowers, sandalwood paste, and sweets (especially modak or laddoo).
- Recite the opening doha with reverence, then proceed through each chaupai clearly and with focused mind.
- Conclude with the closing doha and sit quietly for a moment in surrender.
- For concentrated results, many devotees recite the Chalisa on Thursdays and on Dhanteras (the first day of Diwali), Kuber's most sacred annual festival.
Best Day & Time to Recite
Dhanteras (Dhana Trayodashi), the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of Kartik month (two days before Diwali), is the most auspicious occasion for Kuber worship and Chalisa recitation. On this day, new wealth, gold, silver, and vessels are blessed in his name. Thursday is the preferred weekly day for all wealth-related worship. Pradosh kaal (dusk) is traditionally recommended for Kuber puja, while the brahma muhurta is also excellent for daily recitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the relationship between Lord Kuber and Ravana?
Kuber and Ravana are half-brothers, both sons of the sage Vishrava but born of different mothers. Kuber's mother was Ilavida (a virtuous woman), while Ravana's mother was Kaikesi (a demoness). Kuber originally ruled Lanka and had built the magnificent golden city. When Ravana, driven by ambition and the power of his austerities, demanded Lanka from Kuber, Kuber surrendered it peacefully rather than engaging in fraternal war. He moved to his celestial city of Alaka near Mount Kailasha. Ravana later also stole his flying chariot, the Pushpaka Vimana, which was eventually recovered and used by Lord Rama to return to Ayodhya after the Lanka war.
How is Kuber different from Lakshmi in terms of wealth-giving power?
Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of fortune, spiritual and material prosperity, and the active abundance that flows through creation. Kuber is the treasurer - the custodian and guardian of material wealth and physical treasure. Lakshmi represents the living energy of prosperity (Shri), while Kuber represents its storage, protection, and measured distribution. In many traditions both are worshipped together during Diwali: Lakshmi for the inflow of prosperity and Kuber for its safeguarding and growth. Propitiating both together is considered highly effective for long-term financial stability.
Where are the main temples dedicated to Lord Kuber in India?
Unlike Vishnu or Shiva, Kuber does not have a vast number of standalone temples, but he is honoured in many temple complexes as a subsidiary deity. Notable locations include the Kubera Lingam at Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu (where he is said to have worshipped Shiva), shrines within the Pashupatinath complex in Nepal, the Kubera temple at Pushkar in Rajasthan, and installations within several Jain and Buddhist temple complexes where he appears as a wealth-guardian deity under different names.
Seeking the treasurer of the heavens with a pure heart
Lord Kuber, the Yaksha-Raja and guardian of the northern direction, is celebrated in the Puranas as the treasurer of the gods and the lord of all material wealth. The Kuber Chalisa approaches this luminous deity not merely as a dispenser of riches but as a benevolent protector who rewards diligence, ethical conduct, and sincere spiritual effort. In the Jyotish tradition, Kuber is closely associated with the second and eleventh houses of the horoscope - the domains of accumulated wealth and gains - and reciting prayers in his honour is believed to strengthen one's relationship with abundance when such houses are under benefic influence.
Devotees typically recite the Kuber Chalisa on Dhanteras and Diwali, as well as on Fridays, which are considered auspicious for prosperity-related prayers in many regional traditions. It is also recited when beginning a new business venture or moving into a new home, as a way of consecrating the space with an intention of righteous prosperity. The bhakti tradition is clear that Kuber's blessings flow most readily to those who approach him with generosity in their own hearts - the prayer, devotees believe, is as much about cultivating a spirit of abundance as it is about inviting it.