#matsya

[parallelkozak]

[4jesuschristsnameamen]

Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita says that I have to find a spiritual master.

So I guess that's my next steps here.

I've read so many holy books at this point its all become a bit confusing.

are we in a matrix?

Maybe I can find someone who worships Buddha as Matsya, that would be pretty cool.

Or is that....fishy?

[vedicstories]

The Story of Matsya Avatar of Lord Vishnu - First Incarnation

Matsya, the divine fish, holds one of the most captivating places in Hindu mythology. Known as the Matsya Avatar of Lord Vishnu, this was the very first incarnation among his ten primary avatars. Through this form, Vishnu saved humanity, preserved the sacred Vedas, and guided life into a new age after a devastating flood. But what really happened during this cosmic flood? Why did Vishnu choose…

The Story of Matsya Avatar of Lord Vishnu - First Incarnation

[diamondangelkitten]

Day 18: Drum

“Alinea! What a surprise to see you here!” Matsya exclaims, making his way down from Gajasimha Bridge. 

Alinea waves from the banks of the river, her carbuncles chittering in excitement. As he navigates to the forest floor, the carbuncles go running to the Matanga, eager for some pets that he soon doles out. 

“It’s good to see you Matsya,” Alinea says, spreading out a blanket. “Would you like something to eat or drink?”

“Yes, thank you. That’s very kind.” 

Alinea nods and sets up the small picnic spread she brought with her. She sits down with Matsya and the two catch up on life. Matsya is eager to sing Nidhana’s praises, while admitting that his fishing boats are still doing well too. Alinea catches him up on news of the other girls and all their loved ones. As Alinea starts to pack away the spread, Sephy chirps loudly. Matsya jumps up at the noise, while Alinea runs and dives to a fishing rod that Matsya had not seen earlier. Alinea jerks the rod, trying to set the hook and Matysa crosses his fingers, hopeful that Alinea is able to catch what she seems to need.

After a few moments of reeling in, Alinea pulls out a beautiful Red Drum specimen.

“Oh, that is a beauty,” Matsya acknowledges. 

Alinea grins, holding up the fish. “It is! Sadly, this fish and some of its brethren are needed in Radz-at-Han. The fishers haven’t had as good luck catching these the last couple of weeks for some reason, so they reached out to me as Mehryde’s patrons, for one, are desperately missing her fish curries.”

Matsya nods, “I had heard that some of the inland fish weren’t being seen as often in as many numbers. Do you know the cause?”

Alinea sighs, as she places the caught fish in an icebox stuffed with other fish. “It’s two fold. One, there seems to have been some leftover debris further upstream which caused a blockage in the river. I was able to clear that and I think there will be a healthier flow now. The second is slightly harder to deal with, but essentially there are more visitors now to Thavnair, causing an increased demand for fish dishes. With the aforementioned blockage, there were just less fish to catch from and now it’ll take a while for numbers to increase.”

Matsya nods along, thoughtfully. “I see. We have been getting in more trade from other regions too now. Maybe we can redirect some of the ocean fish that we save for drying and preserving to be sold in Radz-at-Han in the interim.” 

Alinea smiles, “That’s a good idea. Would you like to come with me when I go deliver these? We can talk to the necessary people together and work out a plan that benefits everyone.” 

Matsya freezes for a moment, a nervous glance in his eye, but at Alinea’s calm, caring demeanor, he takes a deep breath, before nodding his head. 

“Thank you, Alinea. That’d be lovely.” 

[theinfinitesmile]

[hatfish]

Various FFXIV meme arts of friends' characters

[incompetentmedic]

Matsya endwalker is criminally underrated I thought y’all liked fat bisexuals

[drrestlesshate]

Matsya by Philip Baldaeus, 1672