Lord Vishnu Took the Fish Incarnation, Matsya Avatar
The Matsya Avatar, the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu, marks the beginning of the Satya Yuga, the era of truth. In this age, people on Earth had become immoral and selfish, and the gods decided to flood the world to restore righteousness. However, before the flood, a demon named Hayagriva stole the Vedas, the source of all wisdom and knowledge, causing chaos. Lord Vishnu witnessed the descent of the demon and decided to intervene. Taking the form of a tiny fish, Lord Vishnu appeared before King Vaivasvat Manu, a righteous and kind ruler. While offering prayers on the banks of the Cherivi River, King Manu heard a weak voice seeking help. He discovered a small fish and was moved by its plea for protection from larger, fearful fish. King Manu promised to protect the fish and brought it to his palace. Initially kept in a bowl, the fish quickly outgrew its enclosure, and King Manu had a larger pool constructed. As the fish continued to grow, it revealed its true identity as Lord Vishnu...