So how does Hinduism explain Darwin's theory of evolution? Let me backtrack a little, for the readers who are not familiar with mythology - God Vishnu (one of the trinity in Hinduism) is said to incarnate on Earth periodically and in various "forms". The "forms" might be some animal form or human or humanoid forms. Now, many Christian/Islamic scholars scoff at the whole "God incarnating as a fish" concept but they don't realize that Hindus have discovered and documented the biological theory of evolution and these stories are just a form of easy documentation.
Ok, enough digressing, let's get into the specifics of how early Hindus documented the theory of evolution via the mythology of incarnations/avatars (avtars) of Vishnu. According the the modern theory of evolution, Homo Sapiens started out as Fish in the water and went through many different stages before finally evolving into Homo Sapiens. Now let's get to the actual details. I'll explain each stage of the evolution first as described by modern science and then as described by Hindu texts -
Stage 1 - Chordates (Fish) vs Matsya
Modern Science:
Proto-Amphibians that primarily lived in the water, this can be seen as the first stage of life. Examples are prehistoric fishes.

Hinduism:
The very first incarnation of Vishnu was Matsya avatar and Matsya literally means Fish. It clearly parallels with the scientific view.
Stage 2 - Tetrapodes (Reptiles with legs) vs Kurma (tortoise)
Modern Science:
Fish finally evolved out of water became Reptiles (with legs to be accurate). The examples are tortoise, lizards etc.

Stage 2 - Tetrapodes (Reptiles with legs) vs Kurma (tortoise)
Modern Science:
Hinduism:
Second avatar of Vishnu is Kurma. Kurma means Tortoise which is a reptile that walks on four legs. Again it's a direct parallel with the scientific view.
Stage 3 - Mammals vs Varaha (Boar)

Stage 3 - Mammals vs Varaha (Boar)
Modern Science:

Reptiles evolved into Mammals that could bear children and lived only on the land.

Reptiles evolved into Mammals that could bear children and lived only on the land.
Hinduism:
Varaha (Boar) avatar represents land dwelling Mammals. You may ask - why Boar? Why not a deer or monkey or some other mammal? The reason is that Boar belongs the the "Suina" family whose maxillary or teeth are in front and therefore they do not have to swallow and regurgitate their food just like us humans! It's extremely enlightening to note that Hinduism had such a very insightful knowhow thousands of years ago!
Stage 4 - Primates (to Hominidae) vs Narasimha
Modern Science:
Finally primates were evolving into Hominidae forms that looked more like humans, were partially bipedalled (walk on legs) but their brains were still not quite developed. They can be figuratively seen as having partly human lower body and animal like upper body.
Hinduism:
Narasimha avatar is a more abstract representation of a Hominidae that is half human and half animal. The interesting thing to note here is that Narasimha has the upper body of a lion but lower body of a man. This is important because this directly relates to the idea of a pre-human without a well developed brain but with the partial ability to become bipedal (walk on legs). Also, Lion was used because it's primarily a carnivore just like the early Hominidae. Another interesting observation is that the Narasimha avatar is characterized by being in the "middle" of two things (being neither and midway) and that directly correlates to Hominidae that is about halfway though to being human! So, Narasimha is a perfect way to explain the pre-Homo Erectus form.
Stage 5 - Hominidae before Homo Erectus (more like humans but much shorter) vs Vamana
Modern Science:
Finally Hominidae got closer to Homo Erectus was evolved. He was bipedal (walk on legs) more human looking but very short.
Hinduism:
Vamana avatar represents a being that is very close to humans but is extremely short. I guess, the parallel is obvious!
Stage 6 - Homo Erectus (to Homo Sapiens) vs Parashurama
Modern Science:
Homo Erectus and then Homo Sapien was evolved that was about as tall as present day humans and could use tools. Homo Sapien is the present day human and biological evolution ends here.
Hinduism:
Parashurama avatar represents a man with an Axe. As you notice, unlike earlier Avatars, this is the first avatar of Vishnu that has no animal characteristics and wields an Axe. So basically, Parashuaram is what the current day human would be who could also use tools, in other words Homo Sapien. Again, the Avatar as described by Hinduism matches perfectly with the description of Homo Sapien!
Stage 7 - Homo Sapiens exterminate Homo Neanderthalensis vs Rama kills demons
Modern Science:
There were other "types" of humans evolving in parallel to Homo Sapiens, they are called Homo Neanderthalensis. So, another step in biosocial evolution is the extinction of Homo Neanderthalensis so that only Homo Sapiens (us) remained. These "other humans" had distinctly different bone structures and body types and it's not a far stretch of imagination to realize that these "other humans" can very well be the "demons" (asuras) mentioned in Hinduism.
Hinduism:
According to mythology, suras (gods) and asuras (demons) had been warring since the start of time and it's the Lord Rama (7th avatar of Vishnu) that finally killed all the asuras so that human beings can live in peace. Again a direct parallel.
Stage 8 - Advanced in civilizations and culture and to todays world vs Tretayuga
Modern Science: Mankind never stopped since they learned to use tools and all the

Stage 4 - Primates (to Hominidae) vs Narasimha
Modern Science:

Hinduism:

Stage 5 - Hominidae before Homo Erectus (more like humans but much shorter) vs Vamana
Modern Science:
Hinduism:

Stage 6 - Homo Erectus (to Homo Sapiens) vs Parashurama
Modern Science:

Hinduism:

Stage 7 - Homo Sapiens exterminate Homo Neanderthalensis vs Rama kills demons
Modern Science:

Hinduism:

Stage 8 - Advanced in civilizations and culture and to todays world vs Tretayuga

Neanderthalensis were eliminated. Civilizations were formed, wars were fought, kingdoms were born and finally the world is as we see it today. The chief characteristic here is the increasing complexity of life and society.
Hinduism: Krishna's incarnation represents the stage where the world was in Treta Yuga and therefore far more complex than the Satya Yuga. I think a proper explanation with comparison of economy, business, society, language and other factors will require a separate post.
Hinduism: Krishna's incarnation represents the stage where the world was in Treta Yuga and therefore far more complex than the Satya Yuga. I think a proper explanation with comparison of economy, business, society, language and other factors will require a separate post.
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