Satya Yuga, the first era in the Mahayuga cycle, lasts an astounding 1,728,000 years. It's defined by divine governance, where every action reflects the purest divine ideals.
In Satya Yuga, Dharma prevailed with the four-legged Dharma Bull. Virtues like knowledge, penance, and meditation (dhyana) were revered. Ashrams were pure havens, and spirituality was found through personal truth-seeking.
In Satya Yuga, writing and temples were unnecessary as people communicated through pure thoughts, sensing the divine everywhere. The Rigveda, Samaveda, and Yajurveda were united, with Manu's Dharma Shastra as their guiding text.
The Ideal Humans of Satya Yuga was erudite, honest, robust, virtuous, youthful, and long-lived. Lifespans initially spanned 100,000 years, later reducing to 10,000. Class divisions were non-existent due to the absence of separation.
In the Satya Yuga, people had ideal minds, acting with reason and virtue. Ideas flowed freely and honesty was maintained. Everyone wanted answers about the origin of everything, committed to the truth.
Human physiology differs significantly from today's form. People are around 21 cubits (31 feet) tall, and there's no need for labor, as everything is obtained through the power of will.
Satya Yuga is devoid of disease, hearing impairments, hatred, vanity, and evil thoughts. There is no sorrow or fear. All of humanity can attain supreme blessedness.
During this age, Lord Vishnu incarnates in five forms: Matsya, Kurma, Mohini, Varaha, and Narasimha.
The first avatar of Vishnu, takes the form of a fish. Vishnu's purpose in this form is to rescue Manu, the first man, from a cataclysmic deluge, marking the dawn of the Satya Yuga.
Matsya, the first avatar of Vishnu, takes the form of a fish. Vishnu's purpose in this form is to rescue Manu, the first man, from a cataclysmic deluge, marking the dawn of the Satya Yuga.
In the enchanting guise of Mohini, Vishnu resolves a dispute between Devas and Asuras over the nectar (Amrit), ensuring the Devas receive it.
When the demon Hiranyaksha steals Mother Earth, Vishnu assumes the form of a gigantic boar, Varaha, to rescue her from the depths of the cosmic ocean.
In the Narasimha avatar, Lord Vishnu confronts and defeats Hiranyakashyap, the brother of the demon Hiranyaksha, bringing justice and balance to the universe.