Rig Veda — Chapter 4: Vishnu Sukta (1.154)

6 verses

Verse 1

I will proclaim the heroic deeds of Vishnu, who measured out the earthly regions, who established the upper abode, striding thrice, the wide-going on…

Verse 2

For this heroic deed Vishnu is praised, like a fearsome wild beast roaming the mountains. In his three wide strides, all the worlds find their dwelli…

Verse 3

Let my inspiring hymn go forth to Vishnu, the mountain-dwelling, wide-striding, mighty one, who alone measured out this long extended space with thre…

Verse 4

His three steps, full of honey, inexhaustible, rejoice in their own nature. He alone has upheld the threefold earth and heaven and all the worlds.

Verse 5

May I attain that dear abode of his where the devout rejoice. For in the highest step of the wide-strider, there is a fountain of honey — that is the…