Hindu Religious Studies 117
We get Him close to us in the figure of an Avotar. We get blessed at
His nearness. He fulfills the desire of our mind. Men praise the
Avotars for ages together. They worship them. Innumerable Avotars
are mentioned in the Puranas. Here we will get acquainted with ten
prominent Avotars.
Introduction of ten Avotars: According to Purana Bhagaban
Vishnu has revealed himself in ten Avotars. They are Matysa,
Kurma, Baraha, Nrisingha, Bamana, Parshurama, Rama, Balarama,
Buddha and Kalki.1) Matsya Avotar:
Thousands years back there lived a very pious king named
Satyabrata. At that time the earth was suffering many kinds of
oppressions. The pious king prayed for the mercy of Ishwara and the
welfare of the world.Matsya Avotar