[Verse 1] When the seas went dark and low, Matsya came in silver flow. A small bright fin through the flood, Carrying dawn in ancient blood. [Verse 2] Kurma held the mountain still, Shell like stone, with patient will. World on back and fire in foam, Steady as the heart of home. [Pre-Chorus] Then the earth cried out for strength, From the deep, the long, long length. One by one, the forms arose, Like a prayer that nobody knows. [Chorus] Ten descent names One divine flame (One divine flame) Ten descent names The wheel still turns the same [Verse 3] Varaha split the mud and night, Lifted land back into light. Narsimha broke the final fear, Lion breath and thunder near. [Verse 4] Vaman came with humble feet, Three small steps and heaven meet. Parshuram, with blade and vow, Cut the pride from kings gone proud. [Pre-Chorus] Then came Ram with forest grace, Bow held firm through loss and chase. Krishna, with his laughing eyes, Turned the grief toward first sunrise. [Chorus] Ten descent names One divine flame (One divine flame) Ten descent names The wheel still turns the same [Bridge] Sidderth Gautam, quiet and wise, Taught the ash to recognize Every wound can open wide, Every breath can be a guide. [Verse 5] And when iron dusk grows cold, Kalki rides with shining hold. Last white horse across the rain, Ending pain and starting again. [Final Chorus] Ten descent names One divine flame (One divine flame) Ten descent names The wheel still turns the same Ten descent names One divine flame (One divine flame) Ten descent names And mercy learns your name
