Kacha (sage)

Kacha
Kacha
Affiliation	Rishi, Devas
Texts	Mahabharata, Matsya Purana, Agni Purana
Genealogy
Parents	Brihaspati (father); Tara (mother);
Siblings	Bharadvaja, 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, he is unable to revive devas due to the curse of Shukra's daughter, Devayani.^[2]

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

[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.

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