Hindus believe that the trinity of gods, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiv manages this universe. Sri Vishnu is the nurturer and protector of the universe. He is born as an animal or a human (incarnation) to make sure that a balance is maintained between good and bad. He also makes sure that life on earth continues. Dashavatars are the ten incarnations of Sri Vishnu that saved the life of earth and living beings, promoted truth and good, and defeated evil. Matsyavatar is the first incarnation of Sri Vishnu. He appeared as a fish (matsya) that, with the help of King Satyavrat, saved the life of earth and all the living beings when the earth was submerged underwater.