Ganesha Kubera story teaches us that pride is a negative force and it should be shunned and not carried like an ornament.
Kubera, the treasure of Gods, once built a palace made of Gold. He was overcome with pride. Kuber once invited Shiva with the intention to show off his newly built palace made of gold. Shiva, who realized the arrogance of Kubera, offered to send his son, Ganesha, for the occasion. Ganesh used the event to teach Kuber a lesson by eating all his food and wealth.
When Ganesha reached the palace, Kubera tried to show his precious things – wall, furniture and all utensils in the palace was made of gold. But Ganesha showed no interest in them. He was only interested in the food.
Kubera, the treasure of Gods, once built a palace made of Gold. He was overcome with pride. Kuber once invited Shiva with the intention to show off his newly built palace made of gold. Shiva, who realized the arrogance of Kubera, offered to send his son, Ganesha, for the occasion. Ganesh used the event to teach Kuber a lesson by eating all his food and wealth.
When Ganesha reached the palace, Kubera tried to show his precious things – wall, furniture and all utensils in the palace was made of gold. But Ganesha showed no interest in them. He was only interested in the food.
Kubera boasted that he had prepared tasty dishes to serve
thousands of guests.
Soon Ganesh started relishing the food served. Soon all the
cooked food was finished. But his hunger could not be satisfied. Kuber was
shocked.
Ganesha then started eating the raw vegetables and other raw
food in the kitchen. Soon the raw food got over. Ganesha then started eating
the gold plates and gold utensils in the kitchen.
Kubera was clueless. He realized that Ganesh would eat up
all his wealth.
Kubera then rushed to Shiva to tell him about the havoc
caused by Ganesha.
Shiva then gave Kuber a Ladoo prepared by Goddess Parvati
and asked him to serve it to Ganesha.
Ganesh was satisfied with the Laddu.
Kuber realized his mistake and gave up his pride.