THE TRUTH ABOUT 10 INCARNATION OF LORD VISHNU

As per the popular belief there are ten purna avatar of Vishnu, namely Matsya, Kurma,Varaha, Narashima,Vamana, Parshurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki. Apart from these there are many other ansaavtar or lesser known avatars of Vishnu like Devrishi, Hayagriv, Nara-Narayana, Kapila-Muni, Dattatreya, Syambhuva, Urukarma, Prithu, Dhanvantri, Sage Ved Vyasa, Sage Narada etc.

Matsya, the fish, is the first avatar of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu takes the form of a fish to save the first man, Manu from a flood in which whole world was sunk. Manu took his boat to the new world along with one of every species of plant and animal. The story is similar to story of Noah, in which Noah collected pair of all species of animals and plants on direction from god, and took them to a new world.

This avatar of Vishnu is said to wards away major troubles and illness specially to kids and elders, bonds broken relations. There is a tip to release fishes into a bigger water bodies on Thursday and see the result.


Kurma, the tortoise is the second Vishnu Avatar. When the devas and asuras were churning the ocean with mountain Mandara, for amurita (nectar of immortality), Vishnu took the form of turtle to bear the load of the mountain. In many civilization of the world Turtle is considered sacred and worshipped. There is a temple named, Kurmamnatha Swamy temple in Srikakulam town in northern Andhra Pradesh where Kurma (tortoise) is worshipped.

This avatar of Vishnu is said to wards away your financial problems. If you have financial issues, then put a tortoise's statue next to Vishnu's in your place of worship. Put a turmeric tilak on it and worship. You will see results.

Varaha avatar, the gigantic boar, appeared to defeat Hiranyaksha,(brother of Hirnakashipu) a demon that had taken the Earth, and carried it to the bottom of the cosmic ocean. The battle between Varaha and Hiranyaksha lasted for a thousand years, which the Boar won. Varaha carried the Earth out of the ocean in his tusks and restored it to its place in the universe.


Narasimha avatar, means the half man and half lion is considered as forth avatar of Vishnu. Hiranyakashipu, the elder brother of Hiranyaksha, was upset because his son Pralhad worshipped Vishnu and Vishnu took this form to protect Pralhad. Hiranyakashipu was given a boon from Brahma, not allowing him to be killed either by man or animal, inside or out of house, in day or night, on earth or the stars, with a weapon either living or inanimate. Vishnu appeared from a pillar as Narasimha Avatar, with the body of a man and head and claws of a lion. He then disembowels Hiranyakashipu at the courtyard threshold of his house, at dusk, with his claws, while he lay on his thighs and killed him after fulfilling every conditions of Brahma’s boon

He is known as the Protector, protecting devotees who are in need if you're afraid, have issues with litigation, personality problems. Or if someone's harassing you, then pray to Narsingh bhagwan, and see results.


Vamana, the Brahmin dwarf, from the Treta Yuga, is considered as fifth avatar of Vishnu. During a yajna performed by the demon king Bali, Vamana went to his house. The practitioner must give something to those present. Bali promised Vamana for whatever he asked, even though he was warned by his guru Sukracharya. Vamana asked for three feet of land. Bali agreed, and the dwarf then changed his size to that of a giant. One foot covered the earth, another the heavens, Bali realized that Vamana was a Vishnu incarnate. And in shame bowed his head down for the third footstep of Vamana. The avatar did so and thus granted Bali immortality.

Parashurama, warrior with the axe, is considered sixth avatar of Vishnu. He was a student of Shiva and decedent of Brahma. King Kartavirya Arjuna and his army visited the father of Parashurama at his ashram, and the saint was able to feed them with the divine cow Kamadhenu. The king demanded the animal, Jamadagni refused, and the king took it by force and destroyed the ashram. Parashurama then killed the king at his palace and destroyed his army. Parashurama vacated the earth of Kshatriya clan twenty-one times.Parshuram was present in Ramayana Yuga at time of Sita Swyamaver, when Rama broke the bow of Vishnu. He was present is Mahabharata time and was guru to Bishma, Drona, and Karna.

Rama is considered as the seventh avatar of Vishnu. He is often considered the ideal and perfect man. He went to exile in forest for 14 years, in respect to his father’s word and as per the wishes of his step mother. His wife Sita was kidnapped by demon king Ravana. Rama rescues Sita by defeating Ravana with help of monkeys. The story of Rama has been written by many authors in many languages of world. Ramayana in one of the most widely read scriptures of Hinduism.
The name of Rama is enough in any difficult situations. Any kind of problem goes away just by saying and writing the name "Rama". It is said only by chanting name of Rama in Kalyuga one can get rid from the cycle of birth and death.

Krishna is considered as the eight avatar of Vishnu. He was the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudev, and was born in prison, and brought up by Nand and Yashoda .He killed many demons in his childhood and there after killed his uncle Kansa and freed his father and mother. Krishna is worshipped in Child form as Laddu Gopal, and his stories of childhood are very popular. Krishna is remembered and worshipped through his numerous stories. He was most important character in Mahabharata war. He discourse delivered to Arjuna better known as Bhagvat Gita describes how to free one’s self from the prison of endless cycles of life and death.

Shri Krishna can be easily recalled by chanting the mantra: om namo bhagwate vaasudevaaya.

Buddha- Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism is thought to be the ninth avatar by some. but others believe Krishna’s brother Balarama was the ninth avatar. Buddha was originally a Hindu prince named Siddhartha, who got enlightment. He taught non- violence to world.


Kalki the last avatar, will be the final incarnation of Vishnu, will appear at the end of Kali Yuga. He will ride a white horse and have a blazing like a comet. He will born in a Brahmin family and his father’s name will be Vishnuyash from Sambhalgram village. He will punish and destroy all evil at the end of Kali Yuga.