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THE DUALITY OF BRAHM, BRAHM IS RISHI<br />

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<strong>54</strong><br />

VISHNU IN RIG VEDA:---<br />

Vishnu and his ten Avatars<br />

Lord Vishnu's preserv<strong>in</strong>g, protect<strong>in</strong>g powers have been manifested to the world <strong>in</strong> a variety of<br />

forms, called Avatars, <strong>in</strong> which one or more of his div<strong>in</strong>e attributes were embodied <strong>in</strong> the shape<br />

of a human be<strong>in</strong>g or an animal or a human-animal comb<strong>in</strong>ed form, possess<strong>in</strong>g great and<br />

sometimes supernatural powers. All these Avatars of Vishnu appeared <strong>in</strong> the world either to<br />

correct some great evil or to br<strong>in</strong>g some great good on earth. These avatars are ten <strong>in</strong> number,<br />

however, the Bhagwad Purana <strong>in</strong>creases them to twenty-two and further adds, they are<br />

<strong>in</strong>numerable.<br />

Vishnu is frequently <strong>in</strong>voked alongside other deities, especially Indra, who he helps <strong>in</strong> kill<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Vratra, and with whom he dr<strong>in</strong>ks Soma [R.V.7.99.1-7, 7.100.1-7]. His companionship with<br />

Indra is reflected by his later titles Indrānuja and "Upendra", both referr<strong>in</strong>g to Vishnu as<br />

be<strong>in</strong>g the brother of Indra. Vishnu is called Upendra because he appeared <strong>in</strong> the family of<br />

Aditi (Indra's mother) <strong>in</strong> one of his <strong>in</strong>carnations, Vamana. His dist<strong>in</strong>guish<strong>in</strong>g characteristic <strong>in</strong><br />

the Vedas is his association with light. This association is found because the lord is <strong>in</strong>different<br />

from the Div<strong>in</strong>e Brahmajyoti, which is the cause of material as well as spiritual effulgence.<br />

One celebrated act of Vishnu <strong>in</strong> the Rig<strong>veda</strong> is the 'three steps' that constitute the “Intellignt<br />

Design” by which he strode over the universe and <strong>in</strong> three places planted his step. The 'Vishnu<br />

Sukta' of the Rig Veda [1.1<strong>54</strong>] says that the first and second of Vishnu's strides (those<br />

encompass<strong>in</strong>g the Prathvi/blackhole cum white hole and Vaayu/air/solar w<strong>in</strong>d) are visible to<br />

men and the third is <strong>in</strong> the heights of heaven (sky). This last place is described as Vishnu's<br />

supreme abode <strong>in</strong> [RV 1.22.20]. Vishnu is not just the representation of the Surya/sun, as he<br />

traverses <strong>in</strong> his strides both vertically and horizontally <strong>in</strong> the universal”Intelligent<br />

Design” as Aakash, Antariksh and Prathivi/ blackhole cum white hole/our Earth.


In hymns [R.V. 1.22.17, 1.1<strong>54</strong>.3, 1.1<strong>54</strong>.4] he strides across the Prathivi with three steps, <strong>in</strong><br />

[R.V.6.49.13 , 7.100.3] strides across the earth three times and <strong>in</strong> [R,V,1<strong>54</strong>.1, 1.155.5, 7.29.7,<br />

8.12.27, 8.15.9, 8.89.12, 10.113.2] he strides vertically, with the f<strong>in</strong>al step <strong>in</strong> the heavens.<br />

Rig Veda 1.22: ---- Indra Chhand: Trishtup<br />

16) “May God protect the Prathivi belong<strong>in</strong>g to seven places by stepp<strong>in</strong>g on it.<br />

17) “Vishnu acquires the universe by tak<strong>in</strong>g three steps. His dusty foot covered the entire<br />

universe.<br />

18) “He is the protector of all. No one is capable of deceiv<strong>in</strong>g him. He follows the rules (of<br />

tr<strong>in</strong>ities) and then takes three steps.<br />

19) “The prowess of Vishnu lies <strong>in</strong> the rules of all the forces of nature. He is the mate and<br />

friend of Indra.<br />

“All Devtaas of nature are <strong>in</strong>tegral parts of Vishnu”. [R.V. 1.40.11]<br />

20) “The eyes scan the sky systematically to recognize His Param Pada (supreme spiritual<br />

stature).<br />

21) “The conscious and wise praise and f<strong>in</strong>d His supreme and highest Pada <strong>in</strong> their heart and<br />

m<strong>in</strong>d which is all pervad<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

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Sukta 1.1<strong>54</strong>:--- . Vishnu Chhand: Trishtup<br />

1) “ I describe the valor of Vishnu. Vishnu measures the three Lokas with His three feet and<br />

makes the sky static.<br />

2) “The entire universe resides <strong>in</strong> His three feet. Hence this Sansaar/mortal world describes<br />

the valor of Vishnu alike the dangerous beasts liv<strong>in</strong>g on mounta<strong>in</strong>s.<br />

3) “Vishnu who measures all by himself all the three Lokas by his three feet of Aakash<br />

Prathivi and all the Lokas is praised by many liv<strong>in</strong>g be<strong>in</strong>gs…<br />

4) “The one who all by himself enveloped the threefold Prathivi, Aakash and all the Lokas<br />

(black holes cum white holes), that Vishnu becomes immensely pleased by the <strong>in</strong>destructible<br />

freedom and associates Manushya with sweet Anna, etc,<br />

[“He envelopes the Triloki (three Lokas/ three worlds) all by Himself. Param Pada of Vishnu<br />

[Yajur Veda 6.5; 34.44] is <strong>in</strong> the center of Amrit (elixir) and sweetness. It is full of Tej<br />

(radiations)”. (Also ref. Atharva Veda 7.26.1; Yajur Veda 5.18)]<br />

5) “I (Rishi Deerghatamah) desire the substratum and support of that extensive foot. It is here<br />

that those (Manushyas) who believe that Devatas are the owner derive bless<strong>in</strong>gs. Vishnu is our<br />

brother. His Param Pada is the center of sweetness (Elixir, etc.)<br />

6) “Hey Indra and Vishnu! We aspire for that place where extremely powerful and<br />

accomplished forms of cows/Dhenu (black holes cum white holes) reside. The praise worthy<br />

high Pada/residence is full of Tej/radiance.<br />

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Sukta 1.155:--- . Vishnu Chhand: Trishtup, Jagati


1) “Manushyas are requested to prove their protector Soma that is Anna/particulate food <strong>in</strong><br />

favor of Vishnu and Indra. Both of them be<strong>in</strong>g the performers of the best deeds are never led<br />

away from their path.<br />

2) “Hey Indra and Vishnu! You are the Lord and deliver the fruits/ rewards for the work. The<br />

Soma is squeezed and is ready for serv<strong>in</strong>g you. You are capable of protect<strong>in</strong>g from the arrows<br />

shot by the enemies and Vaani.<br />

3) “All the offer<strong>in</strong>gs of oblations to Indra give strength to his Virya/ semen (self-replicat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

quark gluon). Indra yields Anna (food of sub-atomic particles etc.) by the ra<strong>in</strong>s (<strong>in</strong> Antariksh<br />

and Aakash for AakashPrathivi, accord<strong>in</strong>g to the Chhand of the Sukta). The Virya /<br />

Raja/semen (quark gluon) is capable of produc<strong>in</strong>g a son (sub-atomic particles by <strong>in</strong>teractions<br />

and self- replication) at <strong>in</strong>tense temperature at creation. From this tradition of sequential birth),<br />

the name Tritiya/grand son is derived. {Also refer R.V.1.164.16]}. The birth of Pranies<br />

depends on Indra and Vishnu.<br />

4) “ We praise the sem<strong>in</strong>al powers of the youthful Vishnu who is the lord of all and the<br />

protector from the enemies. He crossed over all the people by stepp<strong>in</strong>g his three feet for the<br />

sake of protect<strong>in</strong>g the Lokas.<br />

5) “ All the Pranies/liv<strong>in</strong>g be<strong>in</strong>gs can see only the two Lokas. No one dare to reach the third<br />

Loka (heaven). Marut Ganas who travel <strong>in</strong> Aakash are unable to reach it.<br />

6) “After be<strong>in</strong>g praised by great eulogies, Vishnu rotated the wheel of Kaala/time by n<strong>in</strong>ety<br />

degrees. The eulogizers keep search<strong>in</strong>g by Dhyaana and express their gratitude.<br />

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Sukta 1.156 : --- Vishnu Chhand: Trishtup, Jagati.<br />

1) “Hey Vishnu! You are the creator/producer of waters, extremely glorious, protector and<br />

extensive and giver of happ<strong>in</strong>ess like a friend. The learned persons eulogize you with great<br />

fervor. The Yajamaan who offers Havies (material offered <strong>in</strong> Yagna), conducts the Yagna for<br />

you.<br />

2) “Those learned people who offer Havis <strong>in</strong> Yagna for the Swyambhu Vishnu and describes<br />

the Yagna, they w<strong>in</strong>s the hearts of all.<br />

3) “O Eulogizer! You know Vishnu who is the womb of Nature. Enlighten him by your<br />

praiseworthy hymns. Hey Vishnu! We desire sympathy from you.<br />

4) “Vishnu <strong>in</strong>spires Maruts (storm God) and gets his wishes fulfilled by Varuna and Ashaw<strong>in</strong>i<br />

Kumars. It is Vishnu who acquires the wealth of day by Mitra (light radiations) and removes<br />

darkness.<br />

5) “Indra is always keen to serve Vishnu, the lord of Triloki for ga<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> favor of Yajamaan.”<br />

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Sukta 7.99: --- Vishnu, IndraaVishnu Chhand Trishtup<br />

1) “Hey Vishnu! No one knows your glory. I (Vashishtha) know your two Lokas, but you<br />

alone know the Paraloka.<br />

2) “Hey Vishnu! Those who are born on Prathivi/Our Earth and those who are yet to be born<br />

do not know your magnanimity; you have enveloped the Swarga Loka/heaven.


3) “O DhyvaPrathivi (capable of mov<strong>in</strong>g here and there)! You become rich <strong>in</strong> food (subatomic<br />

particles/plasma) and cows (m<strong>in</strong>i-white holes) for offer<strong>in</strong>g and fulfill<strong>in</strong>g the wishes of<br />

the Stotas/eulogizers. Vishnu wields Antariksh <strong>in</strong> Aakash Prathivi <strong>in</strong> different ways.<br />

4) “Indra and Vishnu reveal the tr<strong>in</strong>ity of Surya/sun, Agni (thermal energy), and Usha<br />

(morn<strong>in</strong>g twilight) and create heaven for Yajamaan. He destroyed the evil powers of enemies<br />

(the <strong>in</strong>ward forces operat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> favor of the gravitational forces).<br />

5) “Indra and Vishnu destroy 99 cities of Shambar and hundred thousand fighters of<br />

Varchi.”<br />

6) “This eulogy will <strong>in</strong>crease the powers of Indra and Vishnu. Hey Indra and Vishnu! This<br />

eulogy is pronounced for you <strong>in</strong> the battlefield, You <strong>in</strong>crese the Anna/Particulate food for us.<br />

7) “Hey Vishnu! I have praised you <strong>in</strong> Yagna. You accept our offer<strong>in</strong>gs of Havya. Let my<br />

praises encourage you and we will always follow your precepts.<br />

**************<br />

Sukta 7.100: --- Vishnu Chhanda: Trishtup.<br />

1) “One who offers Havis (materials of oblations offered <strong>in</strong> Yagna) and one who worships<br />

us<strong>in</strong>g Mantras/ hymns, that Manushya aspir<strong>in</strong>g for wealth begets wealth immediately.<br />

2) “Hey Vishnu! Oblidge us with the wealth we desire.<br />

3) “Vishnu lifted his three steps on the Prathivi and created expansive places (Lokas). The wise<br />

Vishnu as our Ishwar and is extremely brilliant.<br />

4) “Vishnu took the three steps with a view to provide residence and created expansuve place<br />

5) “Hey Vishnu! I (Rishi Vashishtha) will recite your various names. We Manushyas praise<br />

your wisdom.<br />

6) “Hey Vishnu! I have pronounced your best names. Are these appropriate? On the battlefield<br />

you adopted various forms. Do not hide from us the forms you adopted.<br />

7) “Hey Vishnu! I am Vashatakaar for your sake. You accept Havies offered by me. May our<br />

eulogies energise you and you nourish us.<br />

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The same Veda also says he strode wide and created space <strong>in</strong> the cosmos for Indra to fight<br />

Vratra. By his stride he said to have made dwell<strong>in</strong>g for men possible, the three be<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

symbolic representation of its all-encompass<strong>in</strong>g nature. This all-envelop<strong>in</strong>g nature and<br />

benevolence to men were to rema<strong>in</strong> the endur<strong>in</strong>g attributes of Vishnu. As the triple-strider he<br />

is known as Tri-vikrama and as Uru-krama for the strides were wide.<br />

“Vishnu, Varuna, Mitra eulogize Indra: In the Maruts’ company have great delight”.[R.V.<br />

8:15:9] [R.V. 10:113:2] the wider stride, my comrade Vishnu; make room, Dyaus, for the<br />

leap<strong>in</strong>g of the lightn<strong>in</strong>g.Let us slay Vratra, let us free the rivers let them flow at the command<br />

of Indra” [RV. 8.89.12]<br />

The characteristic of Vishnu as the supreme Devata appears <strong>in</strong> :[R.V.10.82.6]: The waters verily<br />

first reta<strong>in</strong>ed the embryo <strong>in</strong> which all the Devataas were aggregated, s<strong>in</strong>gle deposited on the<br />

navel of the unborn (creator), <strong>in</strong> which all be<strong>in</strong>gs abide. The reference to the navel of the<br />

unborn is an <strong>in</strong>dication of reference to Vishnu.


Sukta 8.77: --- Indra. Chhand: Gayatri,Brahti, Panti.<br />

10) “Hey Indra! Vishnu delivers you the Jal/waters/plasma and <strong>in</strong>spired by you moves around<br />

<strong>in</strong> Aakash. You gave Jal /to the Pashus/creatures, milk, Anna and Jal/waters to the clouds who<br />

has stolen them.”<br />

Sukta 113: --- Indra Chhand: Trishtup.<br />

2) “When Vishnu sent pieces of the creepers of Soma/Cosmic background radiations Indra<br />

announced the glory of Vishnu. Hey wealthy Indra! You along with the helpful Devataas<br />

killed Vratra (clouds with<strong>in</strong> the Event Horizon) and became the bets among them (for this<br />

deed).<br />

Vishnu for the sustenance of the universe and establish<strong>in</strong>g a Unified Creation for all that is <strong>in</strong><br />

the universe <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the liv<strong>in</strong>g and non-liv<strong>in</strong>g be<strong>in</strong>gs is space and elsewhere He created the<br />

“Intelligent Design” <strong>in</strong> the form of one Loka,. two Lokas and the three Lokas called Triloki.<br />

Cosmologists have not yet established a complete solution to the unification of the four forces<br />

of Nature that the Vedas achieved <strong>in</strong> the structure of Om.<br />

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