Usna, later known as Shukra or Venus, became the most powerful guru, surpassing even Jupiter in practical wisdom. He understood wealth, power, and the importance of material success. To support his disciples, he once hypnotized Kubera, the god of wealth, and took his riches for the Asuras. This act enraged Shiva, who, in his wrath, swallowed Usna whole. Yet, even inside Shiva’s stomach, Usna meditated peacefully, and Parvati, moved by his devotion, intervened, declaring him her son. Shiva forgave him, acknowledging his selflessness and naming him Shukra. Unlike Jupiter, who sees knowledge as supreme, Venus values love above all. He believes love is the essence of creation, the force that fulfills and transforms. His energy represents refinement—like a flower blooming after a plant has matured. He is the patron of beauty, art, and creativity, and his teachings remind us that while wisdom guides, it is love that truly completes life.