Sama Veda

SECOND PART

BOOK VIII

Chapter II

HYMN 5 Vishnu

1

Through all this world strode Vishnu: thrice his foot he planted, and the whole
Was gathered in his footstep's dust.

2

Vishnu, the guardian, he whom none deceiveth, made three steps, thenceforth
Establishing his high decrees.

3

Look ye on Vishnu's works whereby the friend of Indra, close allied,
Hath let his holy ways be seen

4

The princes evermore behold that loftiest place of Vishnu, like
An eye extended through the heavens.

5

This, Vishou's station most sublime, the sages, ever-vigilant,
Lovers of holy song, light up.

6

May the Gods help and favour us out of the place whence Vishnu strode
Over the back and ridge of earth.