A short poetic account from Jayadeva’s opening hymn: Keshava as Matsya preserves the Vedas amid the deluge.
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In the waters of the great deluge, Keshava appears in the form of a fish. In this form He preserves the Vedas.
His deed is like that of a rescuing vessel. He bears the Vedas without weariness. Jayadeva offers praise to Him as Hari, Lord of the world.
Källa: Gīta-govinda · Jayadeva · chapter 1 · verse 5 ↗