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Vishrava as the brother of Kubera, so Kubera is described as the uncle of Ravana and his siblings. It records that when Kubera approached Brahma for the favour of superseding his father Pulastya, Pulastya created Vishrava. To seek the favour of Vishrava, Kubera sent three women to him, by
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s and gandharvas, who act as his assistants and protectors of the jewels of the earth, as well as guardians of his city. Kubera is also the guardian of travelers and the giver of wealth to individuals, who please him. The rakshasas also serve Kubera, however, some cannibalistic rakshasas are
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The exact origins of the name Kubera are unknown. "Kubera" or "Kuvera" (कुवेर) as spelt in later
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portray him with four to six arms, numerous choices of weapons, though his attributes, the money bag and citron fruit are consistent. He may ride a man or an elephant. He is related to the
Buddhist Jambhala rather than the Hindu Kubera.
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65:Affiliation
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1167:See also:
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182:Nalakuvara
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351:A bronze
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154:(father)
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