Matsya-avatāra: The Lord as Fish Saves the Vedas and Guides Satyavrata
इत्युक्त: सोऽनयन्मत्स्यं तत्र तत्राविदासिनि । जलाशयेऽसम्मितं तं समुद्रे प्राक्षिपज्झषम् ॥ २३ ॥
ity uktaḥ so ’nayan matsyaṁ tatra tatrāvidāsini jalāśaye ’sammitaṁ taṁ samudre prākṣipaj jhaṣam
इत्युक्तः स राजा तं मत्स्यं तत्र तत्राविदासिनि जलाशये निनाय। तदप्यसम्मितं दृष्ट्वा अन्ते तं महामत्स्यं समुद्रे प्राक्षिपत्॥
This verse describes the fish becoming immeasurably large in every water reservoir, indicating the divine, unlimited nature of the Lord’s Matsya form.
Because the fish outgrew each smaller water source, Manu moved it repeatedly until only the ocean could accommodate its vast size.
Serve and protect what is entrusted to you with faith and responsibility; sincere care for the Lord’s purposes is guided step by step toward a greater divine plan.