 Kubera also acquired the status of the "Lord of riches" and the wealthiest Deva.He also becomes a "Loka-pala" ("world protector") and guardian ("dik-pala") of the North direction, although he is also sometimes associated with the East.Kubera's status as a "Loka-pala" and a "dik-pala" is assured in the "Ramayana", but in the "Mahabharata", some lists do not include Kubera.