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## Translation:
**Somasen Bhattaraka's Composition**
If *kusha* (darbha grass) is not available, then perform all actions with *kansha* (a type of grass). Because *kansha* is equal to *kusha*. If *kansha* is also not available, then use other types of *darbha* as mentioned. (185)
*Kusha* should be used in all religious ceremonies. Fresh *durva* (a type of grass) should be used in all auspicious ceremonies. (86)
**Forbidden *Darbha***
Do not use *darbha* that has a damaged inner part, is broken by nails, is mashed, or is burnt. (87)
Do not pluck *kusha* or break wood like *pipal* on *amavasya* (new moon day) or on the eighth, fourteenth, and fifth days of the lunar month, or on religious festivals. (88)
**Meaning:** Do not pluck *darbha* or break wood for fire on any day except the 15th or 14th day of the *Savana* month. (88)
**Collecting *Samidha*, Flowers, and *Kusha***
A learned person should collect *samidha* (firewood), flowers, and *kusha* themselves. One who performs rituals using *kusha* etc. brought by a *shudra* (member of the lowest caste) or bought with money will fall to a low position. (89)
**Characteristics of *Pavitrak***
A *pavitrak* (sacred thread) for a Brahmin is made of four *darbha* strands, for a Kshatriya of three, and for a Vaishya of two. A group of *darbha* strands is called a *pavitrak*. (90)