Dashati 5
Viṣṇu’s cosmic stride (trivikrama) as the paradigm of world-order and protection, adapted to Sāman praise within Soma worship
Viṣṇu
Expansive majestic and stabilizing—suited to cosmic imagery and protective prayer
The dashati draws on RV-tradition material with mixed/unspecified seer attributions in the supplied data; where Dīrghatamas is cited it reflects an Aṅgiras-linked poetic current often used for cosmic-order themes.
Applied to Soma offerings and invitations to Soma-drinking (somapītaye) aligning cosmic praise with the act of pressing/serving Soma.
Mantras
Mantra 1
त्वमङ्ग प्र शुंसिषो देवः शविष्ठ मर्त्यम् न त्वदन्यो मघवन्नस्ति मर्डितेन्द्र ब्रवीमि ते वचः
Thou, verily, art pre-eminently renowned, the god most powerful; no other than thee, O Maghavan, is the cherisher of the mortal: O Indra, I utter to thee this hymn.
Mantra 2
मा ते राधांसि मा त ऊतयो वसो ऽस्मान्कदा चना दभन् विश्वा च न उपमिमीहि मानुष वसूनि चर्षणिभ्य आ
Let not thy bounties, let not thy succours, O Vasu, ever fail us; do thou apportion unto us all riches, (fit) for men, and bring them hither to the tribes.
Mantra 3
वायविन्द्रश्च शुष्मिणा सरथं शवसस्पती नियुत्वन्ता न ऊतय आ यातं सोमपीतये
Vāyu and Indra, lords of strength, with vigorous power, come together in one chariot; like aids (to the worshipper), possessed of yoked steeds, come to the drinking of Soma.
Mantra 4
तद्विष्णोः परमं पदं सदा पश्यन्ति सूरयः दिवीव चक्षुराततम्
That supreme station of Viṣṇu the wise ever behold, as an eye extended in heaven (beholds afar),—that (station) spread abroad (for contemplation).
Mantra 5
तद्विप्रासो विपन्युवो जागृवांसः समिन्धते विष्णोर्यत्परमं पदम्
That (station) the inspired, praise-delighting, vigilant priests kindle forth (into manifestation by hymn),—that which is the supreme station of Viṣṇu.
Mantra 6
अतो देवा अवन्तु नो यतो विष्णुर्विचक्रमे पृथिव्या अधि सानवि
Therefore may the gods protect us, from that (mighty act) whereby Viṣṇu strode forth upon the summit of the earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
It centers on Viṣṇu’s famous ‘three strides’—a cosmic act that establishes the worlds and order—and turns that remembrance into a prayer for protection and ritual success.
Sāman collections often combine related stotra materials: alongside Viṣṇu’s cosmic foundation, Indra–Vāyu are invited as powerful, swift helpers to come together for the Soma-drinking, strengthening the sacrifice.
Traditional explanation takes it as a step that is not easily perceived (gūḍha/samūḍha): Viṣṇu’s presence pervades even subtle or concealed regions, indicating divine reach beyond what is obvious.