Kubera Mudra (Gesture of Wealth): how to do it, benefits and what to expect

How to do Kubera Mudra

1. Sit upright on the floor or on a chair and rest your hands on your thighs, palms facing up.
2. On each hand, fold your ring finger and little finger into the palm so their tips rest near its centre.
3. Bring the tips of your thumb, index finger and middle finger together so they meet in one point.
4. Close your eyes, breathe slowly, and hold one clear, simple intention in mind.
5. Stay for 5–15 minutes, then release the fingers and write down or say your intention once.

Kubera mudra is a hand gesture in which the tips of the thumb, index finger and middle finger meet, while the ring and little fingers fold into the palm. It is named after Kubera, the Hindu god of wealth, and is used to set a clear intention and hold it steadily in mind.

What is kubera mudra? Meaning

Who is Kubera in Hinduism? Kubera (Kuber in Hindi) is the treasurer of the gods, king of the yakshas and guardian of the north. So the kubera mudra meaning is "gesture of Kubera" or "gesture of wealth". In English books it is also called the mudra of wealth or of goals.

A mudra in yoga is a seal or gesture, mostly of the hands. In Ayurvedic mudra theory the thumb stands for fire, the index finger for air and the middle finger for space. Joining these three tips is said to focus energy and willpower, while folding the earth (ring) and water (little) fingers keeps you grounded. If you saw a hand with three joined tips and two fingers curled in and asked "which mudra is this?", it is kubera mudra, not the single mudra with thumb and middle finger (akash mudra).

Kubera mudra: how to do it and how long

The steps above show the full kubera mudra method. A few tips:

• One intention only. Keep it short and specific: "I will finish my report today", not a long wish list.
• Kubera mudra time: 5–15 minutes, once or twice a day. Many people do it in the morning before planning their day.
• Kubera mudra meditation: sit in Easy Pose and breathe slowly. Our meditation timer keeps time with soft bells.
• While walking: which mudra is best while walking? A small one like kubera mudra is easy to hold on a slow walk.

Kubera is the guardian of the north, which is why the Vastu tradition calls the north of a house the Kubera moola (direction of Kubera). Some people like to face north when they sit; it is a custom, not a rule.

Kubera mudra benefits

The benefits of kubera mudra in yoga books are about clarity and will rather than money:

• Clear goals: holding one intention while the fingers are joined gives your mind a simple anchor.
• Confidence: a calm minute before a meeting or exam. See yoga for self-confidence.
• Concentration and mind power: it is used as a hand mudra for concentration; see yoga for memory and focus.
• Kubera mudra for sinus: the mudra author Gertrud Hirschi suggests it for a blocked nose. There is no research on this; for sinus problems read yoga for sinusitis.

The kubera mudra spiritual benefits are described as trust and contentment with what you have. Some lists add kubera mudra health benefits for weight loss, skin problems, heart health or stomach problems; these have no evidence behind them.

Does kubera mudra really work for money and wealth?

Most people look up kubera mudra for money, wealth or manifestation. Honestly, a hand gesture cannot put money in your account, and there is no kubera mudra miracle.

How does kubera mudra work, then? It helps you stop, get clear on what you want and remind yourself to act on it. That is how to attract wealth, or how to manifest wealth, in a practical sense: a clear goal, a plan and steady work.

Kubera mantra japa benefits are similar, and the way to get them is regular, unhurried repetition. People often combine the mudra with a powerful kubera mantra for money, such as "Om Kuberaya Namah", repeated quietly. If a mantra helps you focus, use it; if not, silence works just as well.

Kubera mudra and other mudras

There is no one mudra for all problems and no best mudra for overall health. Mudras in yoga and their benefits are traditional aids, each for a different aim. The benefits of gyan mudra are calm focus, see gyan mudra. The benefits of vayu mudra are traditionally for gas and stiffness. Prana mudra is the usual mudra for an energy boost, and slow breathing with any of them is a simple mudra to reduce stress. See all hand mudras and their benefits on our mudras page.

Kubera mudra benefits in English are the same as kubera mudra benefits in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi or Malayalam.

The finger diagram above is clearer than many kubera mudra images online.

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Mudras are a traditional practice for focus and relaxation. Research on specific health effects is limited; use them alongside, not instead of, medical care.