Kacha (sage)

Kacha
AffiliationRishi, Devas
TextsMahabharata, Matsya Purana, Agni Purana
Genealogy
Parents
SiblingsBharadvaja, Kesari

Kacha (Sanskrit: कच, romanized: Kaca) is a sage featured in Hindu mythology. He is the son of Brihaspati and Tara. The narrative of Kacha is mentioned in the Mahābhārata, the Matsya Purana and the Agni Purana.[1] He is known for learning Mṛtasañjīvanī vidyā mantra (a hymn for reviving the dead) from his guru Shukra. However, is unable to revive devas due to the curse of Shukra's daughter, Devayani.[2]

  1. ^ Pargiter, F.E. (1972). Ancient Indian Historical Tradition, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, pp.196, 196ff.
  2. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2014-08-03). "Kaca, Kāca: 27 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-12-01.