In the end of the Chakshush manvantara or epoch, when all three realms were drowning in the ocean, the Lord incarnated for the tenth time as matsya or a fish. He protected the next epoch's ruler, Vaivasvat Manu, by placing him in a ship in the form of the earth || 15 ||
English translation and commentary of Srimad Bhagavatam. Adapted from the Hindi commentary of Srimad Bhagavatam by Maharajshri Shri Akhandanand Saraswati Maharaj