Secondly, as a son to Athri Muni, taking on the name Dathan.

Thirdly as Brahma’s Manasa puthrar, Sanal kumar, Sankan, Sanandan, and Sanalsujathan.

Fourthly as twin sons Nara, Narayana, to Murthydevi and Dharman.

Fifth, to bless Dhruvan, the son of King Uthanapada and Sunithi; seeing the steadfast Bhakti of the five year old Dhruva, he is granted the Druvaloka after he attains death.

Sixth, as Pruthu, the son of the cruel king vena.

Seventh as Bharatha, the son of King Nabhi and Sudevi.

Eighth, as Hayagriva, who was the epitome of Veda, with a horse face.

Ninth, as a fish, showing the swaroopa, to Sathyavratha Muni.

Tenth, as a tortoise – Kurma – to balance the Mandhara Parvath on his back, while churning of the Palazhi by Devas and Asuras.

Eleventh, as Narasimham to bless Prahlada and kill Hiranyakasipu.