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vii. 26- is a misprint for prá, which all our saṁhitā-mss. give. ⌊The vs. seems to be suggested by RV. i. 32. 1.⌋

2. So Vishnu praises forth his heroisms, like a fearful wild beast, wandering, mountain-staying,—

From distant distance may he come hither.—

3. Upon whose three wide out-stridings dwell all beings.

Widely, O Vishnu, stride out; widely make us to dwell; drink the ghee, O thou ghee-wombed one; prolong the master of the sacrifice on and on.

4. Here Vishṇu strode out; thrice he set down his steps; [it is] collected in his dust.

5. Three steps Vishnu strode out, the unharmable shepherd, ordaining (dhṛ) here (itás) [his] ordinances.

6. Behold ye the deeds of Vishṇu, from where he beholds [your] courses (vratá), [he] Indra's suitable companion.