In MATSYA Avatar, Lord Vishnu incarnates himself as a fish in this world. Parashurama (parashu=axe, Rama=name of God)īronze age the coming of Ramapithecus development of first weapons such as axe.

Homo Erectus, Upright, yet short and weaponless Half man-half animal appear (30 million years ago) The first mammals evolve (60 million years ago) The first amphibians emerge (100 million years ago) Life starts in water (600 million-400 million years ago) While many explanations are given for the 10 avatars of Vishnu, one can see striking similarity of these stories with the theory of evolution of life. Each avatar of Lord Vishnu shall be presented below with appropriate details of the situation under which the lord was compelled to appear on the earth. These incarnations are termed as the 'avatars' of Lord Vishnu. There are ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu, has incarnated in various life forms through different yugas (ages or eons) in situations where Dharma was in danger, because of certain evil elements in the world. Vishnu is the name given to the protector and sustainer of the universe. 'Whenever Dharma, or the situation of law and order, is endangered on this world, I shall incarnate onto this world to re-establish Dharma, law and order, and to protect the good people and to destroy the evil elements of the society.' Children's Corner - Stories - Ten Avatars of Vishnu - Dashaavatara

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