Once upon a time there was a mighty son of Brahmā, of high austerities, named Kusa. And he was cognizant of duty, and ever engaged in observing vows and honouring good men.
ब्रह्मयोनिर्महानासीत् कुशो नाम महातपाः। अक्लिष्टव्रतधर्मज्ञः सज्जनप्रतिपूजकः॥