Kubera: FAQ & Sources

कुबेर

Deity. Also called Vaishravana, Dhanapati.

Kubera is the lord of wealth and Ravana's half-brother. He first ruled Lanka and owned the Pushpaka chariot, until Ravana drove him out and seized both.

Updated 30 Oct 20263 sources

RoleDeity

ObjectsPushpaka Vimana

ParentsVishrava

SiblingsRavana, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana

Appears inRamayana

GroupDevas and divine beings

Frequently asked questions

How is Kubera related to Ravana?

He is Ravana's half-brother, both sons of the sage Vishrava.

Who first owned the Pushpaka chariot?

Kubera, who received it from Brahma.

Sources

Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kanda (sargas 5.7)
Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda (sargas 6.120)
Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.3, 7.9, 7.11, 7.13, 7.14, 7.15, 7.18, 7.26, 7.36, 7.41)

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