There are stories that entertain…
and then there are stories that awaken you.
This one is about Lord Ganesha and Kuber,
the god of wealth —
a tale that shows how ego, no matter how rich,
always bows before humility.
The Pride of Kuber — When Wealth Becomes a Burden
Long ago, in the shining city of Alakapuri,
lived Kuber, the treasurer of the gods.
Gold glittered like sunlight on his walls,
pearls adorned his throne,
and diamonds sparkled like stars in his gardens.
He had everything — wealth, status, respect.
But slowly, that respect turned into pride.
He began to believe,
“Who could be greater than me?
Even the gods must envy my fortune!”
It wasn’t wealth that made him blind —
it was the arrogance that came with it.
✨ The Grand Feast of Ego
One day, Kuber decided to showcase his opulence.
“I shall host a grand feast,” he said,
“and invite every god, every sage —
even Lord Shiva himself —
so they can all witness the greatness of Kuber.”
Golden plates were ordered,
gems were scattered as decoration,
and mountains of food were prepared.
The entire heavens buzzed with talk —
Kuber, the richest of the rich,
is hosting the feast of the millennium!
🕉️ The Invitation to Kailash
The invitation reached Mount Kailash,
where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati sat peacefully.
Shiva smiled as he read it,
“This smells not of devotion, but of ego.”
Parvati agreed gently,
“Still, an invitation is a gesture.
Perhaps someone should go.”
Shiva looked at their son and said,
“Let Ganesha attend.
He will teach Kuber something more precious than gold.”
Little Ganesha, chubby and cheerful,
bowed to his parents,
“I will go, Mother.
But remember — I eat until I am truly satisfied.”
Shiva chuckled,
“Then Kuber’s lesson will be a grand one indeed.”
The Feast Begins
When Ganesha arrived in Alakapuri,
he was dazzled by the palace —
walls of gold, floors of jewels,
and a thousand fragrances floating in the air.
Kuber greeted him with pride,
“Welcome, O Ganesha!
Today, you will see the wealth of Kuber!”
Ganesha smiled innocently,
“I’m only here for the food.”
And the feast began.
A Hunger That Shocked Heaven
Dish after dish was brought —
mountains of sweets,
rivers of milk and ghee,
pyramids of fruits and laddoos.
Ganesha ate.
And ate.
And ate.
Ten plates, fifty, a hundred — gone!
Kuber laughed proudly,
“Feed him more!
My kitchens are endless!”
But soon the laughter faded.
Kitchens emptied.
Storage rooms were raided.
Even the grain reserves vanished.
Yet Ganesha kept eating —
calmly, peacefully — as if the world itself
was his platter.
Finally, desperate, Kuber watched in horror
as Ganesha began eating the furniture, the utensils — even the walls!
The Fall of Pride
“Stop, O Lord!” cried Kuber.
“Nothing remains! My palace is empty!”
Ganesha looked at him, still chewing calmly,
“Empty? You called yourself the god of wealth,
yet you couldn’t satisfy a child’s hunger?”
Kuber fell to his knees, trembling.
“Please, Ganesha, forgive me!
Tell me what I must do!”
🪔 The True Offering
Ganesha said softly,
“Go to your heart, not your treasury.
Seek food, not from arrogance,
but from humility.
Go to Goddess Parvati,
and ask for a handful of food —
with love, not pride.”
Kuber rushed to Mount Kailash,
tears streaming down his face.
He bowed before Parvati,
confessing his arrogance.
Parvati smiled,
took a small handful of rice,
and said,
“Offer this to my son — with devotion, not display.”
Kuber returned and humbly placed
that simple handful of rice before Ganesha.
Ganesha smiled, ate it slowly,
and said,
“Now I am satisfied.”
Kuber was astonished,
“How? My entire fortune failed,
but this small offering worked?”
Ganesha replied,
“Because it was served with love,
not ego.
A heartful morsel satisfies the soul —
not a palace full of pride.”
🌺 The Real Meaning of the Story
That day, Kuber understood the true nature of wealth.
Gold may shine,
but it fades before the glow of humility.
From then on,
he stopped flaunting his riches
and began using his fortune
for charity and good deeds.
He realized,
“True wealth is not what you have,
but what you give —
and how you give it.”
🌿 The Lesson for Us
This story isn’t just about gods.
It’s about us.
We all have a little Kuber inside us —
that voice that says,
“I did this. I have more. I’m better.”
And when that voice grows too loud,
life — like Ganesha —
shows up to humble us,
reminding us that pride cannot feed the soul.
💫 Remember:
“Riches can fill your home,
but only humility can fill your heart.”
So next time you feel proud of what you own,
pause, and whisper to yourself —
“Let me offer it with love, not show.
Let me share it with humility, not pride.”
Because that’s what Lord Ganesha truly taught Kuber —
and through him, the entire world:
True wealth is not in possession,
but in the purity of intention.