Matsya
The Divine Fish
Era: Satya Yuga
Mission: Rescue the Vedas and the first man, Manu, from the Great Deluge.
Vishnu took the form of a giant fish to pull the boat containing the seeds of life to safety.
Era: Satya Yuga
Mission: Rescue the Vedas and the first man, Manu, from the Great Deluge.
Vishnu took the form of a giant fish to pull the boat containing the seeds of life to safety.
Era: Satya Yuga
Mission: Support Mount Mandara during the churning of the cosmic ocean.
He provided the firm foundation needed for the Devas and Asuras to obtain the nectar of immortality.
Era: Satya Yuga
Mission: Rescue Bhudevi (Earth) from the depths of the cosmic ocean.
He defeated the demon Hiranyaksha and lifted the Earth back to its rightful orbit upon his tusks.
Era: Satya Yuga
Mission: Destroy Hiranyakashipu and protect the child devotee Prahlada.
He proved that the Divine is omnipresent, appearing from a pillar at twilight to restore Dharma.
Era: Treta Yuga
Mission: Reclaim the three worlds from King Bali through humility and wisdom.
With three divine steps, he measured the universe, teaching that pride must be surrendered to the Divine.
Era: Treta Yuga
Mission: Cleanse the world of corrupt and tyrannical kings.
He represents the power of discipline and the duty of the warrior to protect the spiritual path.
Era: Treta Yuga
Mission: Defeat the demon Ravana and establish 'Ram Rajya' (Ideal Rule).
His life is the ultimate example of Maryada—perfect adherence to duty and righteousness.
Era: Dvapara Yuga
Mission: Support Krishna in his mission and protect the righteous Yadavas.
Armed with a plow, he represents the strength needed for both agriculture and protection.
Era: Dvapara Yuga
Mission: Deliver the Bhagavad Gita and establish the path of Bhakti (Devotion).
He is the complete incarnation, guiding humanity through love, wisdom, and divine play.
Era: Kali Yuga (End Cycle)
Mission: Cleanse the world of darkness and restart the cycle of Satya Yuga.
Predicted to arrive on a white horse with a blazing sword to restore universal peace.