It is interesting to note the evolution of these incarnation from lower to higher forms of life and there reflection on the history and evolution of the mankind.
1] Matysa - Fish Incarnation symbolizes the forming of protoplasm and invertebrates.
2] Kurma - Tortoise symbolizes the amphibian forms
3] Varaha - Boar Symbolizes the existence of mamals
1] Matysa - Fish Incarnation symbolizes the forming of protoplasm and invertebrates.
2] Kurma - Tortoise symbolizes the amphibian forms
3] Varaha - Boar Symbolizes the existence of mamals
4] Narasimha - Halfman, half animal incarnation shows the development of hands & fingers on animals & evolution of sub - human or ape form.
5] Vamana - Dwarf reflects incomplete development of man.
6] Parashurama - Rama-with-axe incarnation symbolizes the stone age. Axe Symbolizes start of use of the metal by mankind.
7] Ram - Shows the ability of mankind to live in cities and to have the administration
8] Krishna - Reflects the development of science
9] Buddha - Reflects the intellectual and scientific development of man.
10] Kalki - Yet to come ..........
