Dashavatar ( 10 Avatar of God Vishnu )

Kurma Avatar : Lifted the Cosmos Kurma Avatar  Welcome back to the Dashavatar series! In this post, let’s explore the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu: Kurma , the divine tortoise. This avatar plays a vital role in one of the most important episodes in Hindu mythology: the Samudra Manthan , or the Churning of the Ocean. Kurma’s role symbolizes patience, stability, and the strength to uphold the weight of the universe. Pre Context The story of the Churning of the Ocean begins with a curse. Once, the powerful sage Durvasa Rishi , known for his quick temper, offered a divine garland to Indra , the king of the Devas. But Indra, careless in his pride, placed the sacred garland on his elephant, Airavata. The elephant threw it down, which deeply insulted the sage. In anger, Durvasa cursed Indra and the Devas, declaring that they would lose all their strength, fortune, and divine glory. As a result of this curse, the Devas became weak, vulnerable, and lost their dominance over t...

Matsya Avatar : That Saved the World Matsya Avatar Welcome to the first post of my Dashavatar series. Let’s begin with Matsya , the very first incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Matsya is often represented as a half-human, half-fish form, and this avatar is deeply symbolic of beginnings, protection, and renewal. It sets the stage for all the avatars that follow. The Story of Matsya The story of Matsya comes mainly from the Matsya Purana , though it is also found in the Shatapatha Brahmana and other scriptures. It is one of the most fascinating story of divine protection and renewal in Hindu mythology. Who was Manu? Manu, also known as Vaivasvata Manu , was the son of the sun god Vivasvan. In Hindu cosmology, each cycle of creation (kalpa) is guided by a Manu, who is considered the progenitor of humankind. Manu was chosen by Lord Vishnu for his piety, wisdom, and devotion to dharma, which made him worthy of saving and entrusted with the responsibility of continuing life after the great...

Welcome to Dashavatar   MahaVishnu I’ve been thinking for a while about starting this blog, and finally decided on a topic that’s very close to my heart:  Dashavatar , the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu . We’ve all heard bits and pieces of these stories while growing up, but there’s so much more to them than just mythology. Each avatar actually represents a stage of evolution, a lesson, and a reminder of how the divine protects balance in the world. And honestly, I feel these stories still connect to the situations we face in our lives today. So, through this blog series, I’m going to write about each avatar one by one – their story, symbolism, and also what I personally take away from them. This is my attempt to understand them better, and hopefully share that journey with you. Here’s the list of the ten posts that will follow: Matsya – Beginning of cosmic order, survival, and adaptation. Kurma – Stability and transformation during tough times. Varaha ...