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Now I will describe the mighty deeds of Vishnu who measured out the earthly realms and propped the heavens above, taking three mighty strides during this course.

O Vishnu, fill both of your hands full with riches from heaven, from earth and from the vast wide air’s mid-region and grant us these riches from the right and the left hands. We worship you through this sacrifice.

For his mighty deeds is Vishnu acclaimed. He dwells in the mountains like a wild beast, roaming at will. In his three mighty strides are set all the realms.

By impulse of Savitar I take you with arms of Ashvins and hands of Pushan. You are woman t aid us. Hereby I cut the necks of demons as under. You are mighty and great, and mighty is the sound that you utter. Utter your mighty sounding prayer to Indra.

You are self-effulgent and foe-conquering. You are king and subduer of the enemies. Men’s lord are you and the slayer of the fiends. All-ruler are you and the killer of the foe-men!

Prop the heaven, fill the air full, make the earth firm. May the effulgent Maruts establish you and Mitra-Varuna protect you. I guard you with valour, knowledge and wealth. Strengthen the Brahmanhood, increase the nobles, increase the life-span and strengthen the offspring.

O wife of Sacrificer, firm established you are. Firm be your husband the Sacrificer, with offspring and cattle in this house. O Heaven and Earth, be you rich in fatness. You are like Indra’s shadow and the refuge of all people.

O Indra, worthy of adoration with lauds, may these our songs of praise reach unto you. May they, wise like the aged, ever increasing be dear to you.

You are vast like ocean, all-pervading and unborn. The entire universe is within one part of your energy. You are eternal and source of the universe. You are speech and the shed of sacrifice, full of splendour. You two doors of the sacrifice do not distress me. O lord and ruler of the pathways lead me forth. May I be happy on this God-reaching path!

Look you upon me with the eye of a friend. O adorable mighty Agnis, receiver of oblations, guard me with your blazing army. Fill me with wealth, Agnis, be my guardians. My salutations to you, harm me not!

Oh Soma, you are a light that wears all forms and figures and serves the gods as illuminator. You withdraw your generous protection from body-wounding enemies and those who practice hatred. May this oblation reach you easily, O mighty one. May god Soma graciously enjoy this my oblation of ghee.

May you, O Agni, grant us ample abode and comfort for our living and go in front of us attacking the enemy. May you win spoil for us. May you subdue our foes on your triumphant march!

O Vishnu, step forth thou widely in order to give us ample place for our dwelling. O increaser with ghee, drink this ghee and grant increase to the sacrificer. This offering is for you.

This Soma is for you, god Savitar, guard him well, let not demons harm you. O Soma, now you have joined gods as a god. I have joined here my fellow-men through abundant wealth. Offer this oblation to Varuna and be free from Varuna’s noose.

 
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