🐟 Matsya Avatar: The Fish That Saved the World

Q: What is the Matsya Avatar?

A: Matsya, the fish incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is considered the first of the Dashavatara. In this form, Vishnu saved the sacred scriptures and the sage Manu from a great deluge.

Q: Why did Vishnu take the form of a fish?

A: To guide Manu’s boat, carrying the Saptarishi and all species, to safety during the cosmic flood, ensuring the preservation of life and knowledge.

Q: What is the significance of the Matsya Avatar?

A: It symbolises the protection of dharma and the divine intervention to restore cosmic order during times of crisis.