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In the context of Hindu mythology, Nidhi, that is, a treasure, constituted of nine treasures (''nawanidhi'') belonging to Kubera (also spelt as Kuvera), the god of wealth. According to the tradition, each nidhi is personified as having a guardian spirit, and some tantrikas worship them. The nature and characteristics of nidhis have remained largely unexplained and have not been fully understood. According to Amarakosha, the nine nidhis are: # mahapadma "great lotus flower" # padma "lotus flower" # shankha "conch" # makara "crocodile" # kachchhapa "tortoise" # kumud "a particular precious stone" # kunda "jasmine" # nila "sapphire" # kharva "dwarf" When considered as mines, minerals, earthenware and ocean resources, the nine treasures of Kubera are interpreted as: # mahapadma (lake double the size of padma in Himalaya with minerals and jewels) # padma (lake in Himalaya with minerals and jewels) # shankha (conch shell) # makara (synonym of Padmini, black antimony) # kachchhapa (tortoise or turtle shell) # kumud (cinnabar, or quicksilver) # kunda (arsenic) # nila (antimony) # kharva (cups or vessels baked in fire) Nidhis are also called Nidhana, Nikhara, and Sevadhi. Some of the nidhis' names are used in the Indian numbering system.. ==References== * ''A Dictionary of Hindu Mythology & Religion'' by John Dowson * A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Georgraphy, History, and Literature, by John Dawson, page 221 * Amarakosha, ed. W. L. Shastri Pansikar, v. 142 * Megha-duta, collected works, iv. 372. verse 534 * A Hindu Granth (Holy Book) named as 'SHIV-PURAAN'. * Also mentioned in 'VISHNUSAHASTRANAAM'. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nidhi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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