The Great Flood and Manu
Learn how Matsya Avatar guided Manu, the progenitor of humanity, saving life and the sacred Vedas from the cosmic deluge.
Satya Yuga
Matsya
The Fish Incarnation
Essence of the Avatar
Purpose of Incarnation
To save the Vedas and mankind from the great deluge
Symbolic Meaning
- Protection of knowledge (Vedas)
- Salvation and rebirth after destruction
Stories, Events & Teachings
Key Events
Saved King Manu from the great flood
Retrieved the Vedas from the demon Hayagriva
Stories & Leelas
Symbolism of the Fish
Explore the deeper meanings behind Vishnu taking the form of a fish in His first major incarnation.
Teachings
Preserve sacred knowledge
The divine always guides righteous souls during calamities
Scriptural Quotes
"When the universe was submerged in the great deluge, I took the form of a fish to rescue the Vedas and guide the pious king Manu."
Quick Facts
Category: Dashavatara (#1)
Era: Satya Yuga
Place: Ocean / Cosmic Waters
Appearance: Half-human, half-fish (Shining like gold)
Associates: Manu, Brahma
Asuras Defeated: Hayagriva
Festivals: Matsya Jayanti
No specific stotras currently linked to Matsya.
Scriptural References:
- Matsya Purana
- Bhagavata Purana
- Mahabharata (Shanti Parva)
Bhagavata Purana 8.24