ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Vaiśravaṇa

Vaiśravaṇa is a very important figure in Buddhism and Hinduism. He is also known as Kubera in Hinduism. He is often depicted as a god with a lot of wealth and power. He is known as the god of wealth and is believed to be the guardian of the north.

So, imagine you are playing a game where you have to protect your house from bad guys. Vaiśravaṇa is like a big, strong superhero who protects the house of the gods. He is very important because he ensures that the gods have enough wealth to live comfortably and he also keeps their house safe. Just like how your parents keep your house safe and make sure you have food and toys to play with.

People often pray to Vaiśravaṇa to ask for more wealth and success in their life. They believe that he can help them become rich and powerful just like him. But it's also important to remember that wealth and power is not everything in life and we should always be kind and helpful to others.