The yakshas are considered similar to demi gods, but sometimes they would do mischievous activities like taking the belongings of the people in the earth, and giving sounds like thunder in order to make them to get afraid of them. But after some time, they would appear in their true form and bless the people. They are worshipful divine demi gods, but they are playful in nature. They are mentioned in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist texts.
INTRODUCTION
The female form of Yakshas, are called as Yakshinis, and they look very attractive and contains a shining appearance, and mostly would not cause any harm to the devotees of Lord Shiva. They are considered as pious, pure and chaste women, who are also considered as incarnations of Mata Parvati Devi.
According to legend, Yakshas are living in the Kandanamada Mountains, which is situated nearby the Himalayas. They are mentioned in great epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata and their importance and greatness is mentioned in that.
According to Hindu, Buddhist and Jain texts, Lord Kubera, the god of wealth and prosperity is considered as the Yaksha King. He is regarded as the god of the North Direction and the protector of the entire world. He has become the ruler of the Yaksha kingdom after performing severe meditation on Lord Brahma, and he obtained more powers and knowledge through his penance. By frequently worshipping him, and chanting his glories and names, we would we get an opportunity to live with him in the “YAKSHA LOKA”.
Kubera can be worshipped along with Mata Lakshmi, in order to get good results in our life.
Sloka of Lord Lakshmi-Kubera
Om ShrimkrimOm kuberlakshmikamla
Devnayaedhankarshinyaeswaha
Let us worship the great Kubera and be blessed.
“OM SRI KUBERA BHAGAWANE NAMAHA”
“OM MATA LAKSHMI DEVIYE NAMAHA”
“OM NAMAH SHIVAYA”
WRITTEN BY R.HARISHANKAR
