Sama Veda

Part second, Book 8, Chapter II, V, 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.