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Dashavatara makes reference to Lord Vishnu's 10 incarnations. Occasionally, Lord Vishnu takes on human form in order to destroy evil forces and restore dharma. He has so far seized nine symbols, and at the end of the Kali Yuga, the tenth Avathar will descend upon Earth, which will be known as Kalki. However, the incarnations of Lord Vishnu are also associated with the 9 celestial planets. Let us check out the list of 9 prominent avatars of Lord Vishnu and which planet they represent. 

The incarnations of Lord Vishnu have been linked with celestial planets. (Image Source: Canva)

9 Avatars Of Lord Vishnu And Their Connection With 9 Planets 

1. Matsya Avatar - During the Matsya avatar, Lord Vishnu saved Vaivasvata Manu, the first man, and the seven sages during the Great Flood and aboard his boat, he brought a representative sample of every species of plant and animal to the newly created planet. Imagine Matsya as a giant fish or, in a more anthropomorphic sense, as a human torso attached to a fish's tail.

Connection Will Planet Ketu - To save Manu from a tremendous flood, Lord Vishnu took on the form of Matsaya. Following this, Manu began a new cycle of creation. The planet of endings and beginnings is Ketu.

2. Kurma Avatar - Since the term "Kurma" means "turtle," "Kurmavatara" means "incarnation of Lord Vishnu as a turtle." At that time, Lord Vishnu was in his second incarnation. In this incarnation, Lord Vishnu churned the milky sea with his stick to produce nectar, working with gods and devils alike. To keep the devils from getting their hands on the nectar, Lord Vishnu took further measures.

Connection Will Saturn - During the "Samudra Manthan," Lord Vishnu took the form of a turtle and carried the entire universe on his back. The planet Saturn is the most misinterpreted. We associated Saturn a lot with delays and roadblocks. But if you let Saturn work on you, it will provide the best assistance and quality in daily life! Since obstacles are a necessary part of every heroic tale, Saturn is the one who transforms you into a hero!

3. Varaha Avatar - The avatar who resembles a boar, Varaha, is Lord Vishnu's third incarnation. In the guise of Varaha, Lord Vishnu came to save the earth (embodied as the goddess Bhudevi) from the evil Hiranyaksha, who had abducted her and concealed her in the ancient waters. Varaha used his tusks to lift the Earth out of the water after slaying the demon, returning Bhudevi to her proper position in the universe.

Connection With Rahu - To save Mother Earth from being stolen by Hiranyaksha, Ruler Vishnu took on the form of a boar. Rahu can protect and preserve the universe when it is operating according to its higher guidance. Rahu is also associated with Goddess Durga's energy. When we worship the Varaha avatar, we raise our Rahu energy and employ it wisely.

4. Narasimha Avatar - Narasimha, the Hindu god Vishnu's fourth incarnation, was a human-lion hybrid. The demon Hiranyakashipu was bestowed with a great blessing by Lord Brahma, which prevented him from being killed by any living thing, including humans or animals, in any environment, day or night, on Earth or in space, and with a living or inanimate weapon. During his incarnation, Lord Vishnu took a human body but retained his lion's head and claws. When the rakshasa was disembowelled with his claws, it was dusk and he was lying on his thighs in the courtyard doorway.

Connection With Mars - For the sake of Prahlada, his devotee, Lord Vishnu took on the form of the enraged Narasimha. The "Divine Anger" needed to subdue abhorrently is Narasimha's energy. Our "Mars" energy is changed and given grandeur by worshipping Lord Narasimha. 

5. Vaaman Avatar - Vamana was the dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu's fifth avatar. This is the first instance of an avatar appearing as a human and carrying a wooden umbrella. Indra's authority over the heavens was reinstated when Vamana Avatar Vishnu descended from heaven.

Connection With Jupiter - Vamana Avatar might seem to contradict the expansive concept of Jupiter, which is also the largest of the comparatively large number of planets. But do you remember the tale where Vamana quantifies the entire cosmos in three steps? It is suggested that we revere the Vamana incarnation to improve our Jupiter energy. 

6. Parshurama Avatar - The sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu was Parashurama. Lord Shiva granted an axe to Parashuram, the son of Jamadagni and Renuka, as payment for his penance. He was the first Hindu Brahmin and Kshatriya (warrior-saint) to combine the duties of the two castes.

Connection With Venus - Venus is the planet of beauty, relationships, material comfort, and so forth. Venus also frequently makes references to Shukra, the master of asuras. When the evil forces surrender to Parashurama, he transforms them into the path of virtue and God. Hence, worshipping Lord Parushuram strengthens the position of Venus. 

7. Ram Avatar - In the Treta Yuga, Lord Rama is born in Raja Dasharatha's home. He is credited with creating the Rama Setu as we know it today and is the protagonist of the Epic Ramayana. Lord Rama is also referred to as Maryada Purushottam and has virtues like truth, discipline and wisdom. 

Connection With Sun - Since the term Ram means "light," it is appropriately associated with the Royal Sun, which sustains the universe by giving off light and life. By worshipping Lord Ram, we increase our lives' sun-oriented energy. 

8. Krishna Avatar - This was the ninth time that Lord Vishnu assumed the form of Krishna. The ninth child of Devaki and Vasudev was Lord Krishna. He is regarded as an avatar, or incarnation, of a deity in the Hindu Vaishnava faith. 

Connection With Moon - There isn't a person who can match Lord Krishna's brilliance and elegance. It's important to remember that Lord Krishna was conceived in the Rohini Nakshatra, which is the lunar sign of Taurus, where the moon is elevated! Worshipping Lord Krishna awakens the fundamental Lunar energy that permeates all aspects of our society.

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9. Buddha Avatar - Buddha was born into this particular Kali Yuga to preach harmony, tranquillity, and nirvana by introspection and enlightenment. 

Connection With Mercury - Buddha symbolises intelligence, discernment, logic, separation, and reasoning - elements that solid mercury is dependent upon. By loving Buddha, you can transform your chaotic energy and focus it on a higher ideal.