Viṣṇu's three strides
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three strides of Viṣṇu · highest footstep of Viṣṇu · three strides
in the texts
Sāmaveda
The myth of Viṣṇu measuring the cosmos through three strides.
he set down his step threefold.
Viṣṇu, the undeceivable guardian, strode out three paces, upholding the cosmic laws from that point.
That highest footstep of Viṣṇu the inspired ones, the hymn-singers, wakefully kindle.
Rigveda
Mythic event in which Viṣṇu strides out three strides, said to strengthen Indra.
When Viṣṇu strode out his three strides with might for thee, O Indra — then thy two beloved bays grew strong.