What is the story of the birth of Kush grass?

Significance of Kusha: In the holy days of Pitrupaksha, the soul of ancestors does not get peace without shraddha and tarpan. The role of Kush grass is considered to be the most important among all these deeds. It is said in the scriptures that Shraddha remains incomplete without Kush. Texts like Garuda Purana and Dharmasindhu say that this grass is associated with Lord Vishnu and Brahma, so it is considered divine and holy. The use of Kush in Shraddha is not only a tradition but it is also a medium to convey the sacrifice to the ancestors. For this reason, the importance of Kush in Pitrupaksha is considered paramount.

How was Kush born?

According to the stories, once Garun ji was going to heaven with Amrit Kalash, he established the Amrit Kalash on Kush grass for some time. It is also believed that Brahma ji produced Kush grass from his fingers and always declared it holy. Another belief says that when Lord Vishnu incarnated Varaha, Kush was emerged from his body. For this reason, it is also called "Vishnu Rome". This is the reason why this grass is also dear to the gods and in Shraddha Karma it was considered a symbol of purity.

Why is the importance of this in Pitrupaksha?

• There is a clear mention in Garuda Purana and theology that Shraddha is considered incomplete without Kush. It has been said that
• Kush has been considered as the basis of the sacrifice of the gods.
• Wearing Kush's ring (Kusha finger) while performing Tarpan proves mantras and the arpan reaches the rights form.
• In Pitrupaksha, Kush acts like a medium in the satisfaction that the soul of the ancestors gets with water and tarpan.
• Symbol of purity and protection
• Kush is not only a part of Shraddha Karma, but it is also used to maintain purity in every religious work. On laying as a posture in worship, it removes negative energy and concentrates the mind in spiritual practice.

Rules described in scriptures

It has also been said in the scriptures that the Kush used at the time of Shraddha and Tarpan should be kept with clean, new and full respect. It is considered inauspicious to keep it under the feet or impure it. The use of Kush in Pitrupaksha is not just a tradition but spiritual imperative. This grass remains a symbol of immortal purity due to the mythological origin associated with Brahma and Vishnu, so Kush is kept at the forefront in every legislation of Shraddha and it is associated with the peace and salvation of the ancestors.

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