In the Hanuman Chalisa Goswami Tulasi Das wrote that he is the bestower of eight siddhis and nine nidhis. According to this, Sita's mother bestowed a blessing upon Hanuman, which enabled him to bestow eight siddhis and nine nidhis.
However, Kubera possesses only eight nidhis. Hanuman has nine nidhis: Padma, Mahapadma, Shankha, Makara, Kachchapa, Mukunda, Kunda, Nila, and Harva. Whereas Kubera has eight nidhis: Mahapadma, Padma, Shankha, Makara, Kachchapa, Mukunda, Nanda, and Nila. The Kunda nidhi is present in Hanuman's nine nidhis but is absent in Kubera's eight nidhis.
This means that Hanuman has nine nidhis, while the God Kubera has eight nidhis. Both figures are associated with wealth, status, and grandeur, but their spiritual significance and meaning differ. Hanuman is considered to possess not only strength and devotion but also all forms of wealth.
The spiritual meaning is that through Hanuman's grace, a devotee can attain not only material wealth but also happiness, satisfaction, capability, security, and spiritual progress in life. These nidhis symbolize various forms of wealth, precious stones, precious metals, splendor, and abundance.
When it comes to wealth and property, the God Kubera is mentioned first. As the treasurer of the gods, Kubera stores not only treasures of gold, silver, and gemstones but also possesses eight special nidhis called Ashtanidhi. It is believed that these eight nidhis contain various aspects of wealth, splendor, prosperity, knowledge, and affluence. This is why traders and people desiring wealth have worshipped Kubera since ancient times.
1. Mahapadma Nidhi: A symbol of immense wealth and grandeur; this is prosperity that lasts for generations.
2. Padma Nidhi: Padma means lotus; it is associated with valuable assets such as gold, silver, gemstones, and jewelry.
3. Shankha Nidhi: The conch shell is considered a symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity; it is related to obtaining comfort and wealth.
4. Makara Nidhi: Makara is an aquatic creature; it symbolizes hidden treasures, precious items, and material resources.
5. Kachchapa Nidhi: Kachchapa, meaning tortoise, is a symbol of patience and stability; it is associated with safe and long-term property.
6. Mukunda Nidhi: Related to precious metals, stones, and material splendor.
7. Nanda Nidhi: Considered a nidhi that brings joy, happiness, prosperity, and well-being to the family.
8. Nila Nidhi: Nila is associated with gemstones, especially sapphires, and valuable property.
From a religious perspective, the message of the Ashtanidhi is that true prosperity lies not only in accumulating wealth but also in preserving it, increasing it correctly, and using it for the good of society. This is the spiritual message of worshipping Kubera.



