Matsya:
- Hayagnva stole the vedas from Brahma so Vishnu appeared on earth to save the next veda. Brahma decided to save the day while also helping a devotee named Satyavrata. Vishnu's avatar is that of a big fish that continues to grow out of his habitat.
Kurma:
- King Indra of the Sevas go to Mount Mera to ask Brahma to lift the curse of Durvasa. Brahma places trust in Vishnu to protect the people. Vishnu tells the Devas to make peace with the Asuras, cast plants and herbs into the ocean, and use mount mandera as a churn. They use the King serpent as the vessel to churn in order to obtain the nectar of immortality. Shanwantari appears with the jar and the Devas do not quarrel with the Asuras. Pleased, Vishnu reincarnates into a beautiful woman who takes the jar and gives it to all the Devas. They get into a huge battle and Drahma decides to give glory to those who were gentle and sought refuge from him and punish those who were aggressive and did not believe in him.
Varaha:
- Brahma tells Swayambhuva Manu and Shatarupa to take care of the earth and its children. Vishnu's avatar is of a huge boar who finds earth at the bottom of the ocean. On the way to bring mother earth to the surface, an asura named Hira challenges Vishnu but he ignores his request when they reach the top, the two get in a fight and Vishnu wins.
Narasimha:
- A continuation from the Varaha avatar. Hiranyakcashipu sought vengeance for his slain brother and seeks help from the Asuras to destroy Earth. Brahma decides to give Hira whatever he wanted. Feeling betrayed, the Devas go to Vishnu. Hira gets upset by his son's devotion to Vishnu. His Man Lion avatar shows up and defeats Hira by splitting him in half.
Dasha Avatar: The Ten Incarnations of Lord Vishnu by Amar Chitra Katha
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