30 - Origin of Kubera

Mahatapas said:

1. Listen to the holy story of the origin of the lord of wealth from the body of Vayu.

2. Vayu was originally within the primordial body, but was later on given a concrete body with a purpose.

3. That was how Vayu came to possess a concrete shape. Listen to me for details.

4. When Brahma was creating, there arose from his mouth this air (Vayu). It was coming out showering Stones. Brahma, therefore, stopped it and gave it a concrete shape saying “Assume a finite shape and become calm”.

5. When that form was obtained, Brahma ordained that the new being may be the keeper of the wealth of Devas. Thus, came into being Dhanapati (Kubera).

6. Then being pleased, Brahma allotted to him the tithi Ekadashi. On that day, if one remains pure and takes in only uncooked food, Dhanada becomes pleased and gives him everything.

7-8. Such is the body of Dhanapati capable of clearing one of all one’s sins. He who listens to (the story of) his origin or recites it, accomplishes all desires and attains heaven.

Summary of chapter 30 of the Varāha Mahā Purana is as follows:

As the divine moment arrives, Bhagavān Vishṇu takes birth as the beautiful dwarf brāhmaṇa child, Vāmana Prabhu, from the womb of Mother Aditi, filling the entire cosmos with celestial fragrance, auspicious omens, and heavenly music. Pitāmaha Brahmā, accompanied by all the ṛshis and celestial hosts, gathers to perform the sacred birth ceremonies and sacred thread investiture for the divine child. Overwhelmed with awe, Pitāmaha Brahmā offers a magnificent eulogy, praising Vāmana Prabhu as the ultimate resting place of the universe who has manifested to perform the grand cosmic play of reclaiming the worlds through three steps of charity.