Vedic Mantra · Lord Vishnu
विष्णु सूक्तम्
Vishnu Suktam
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
विष्णोर्नु कं वीर्याणि प्र वोचं यः पार्थिवानि विममे रजांसि यो अस्कभायदुत्तरं सधस्थं विचक्रमाणस्त्रेधोरुगायः
Transliteration
Vishnornu Kam Viryani Pra Vocham Yah Parthivani Vimame Rajamsi Yo Askabhayaduttaram Sadhastham Vichakramanastredhoruugayah
Meaning
Now I shall declare the heroic deeds of Vishnu, who measured out the earthly realms, who propped up the higher abode, striding with three steps — the wide-pacing one (Urugaya). (Opening of the Vishnu Suktam from the Rigveda — describing Vishnu's three cosmic strides.)
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Vishnu Suktam
- ·Vishnu Suktam from the Rigveda — the Vedic foundation of Vishnu worship
- ·Invokes Vishnu in his cosmic form as the preserver of the universe
- ·Recited in all major Vaishnava rituals and temple consecrations
- ·Strengthens Jupiter and the 9th house (dharma) in the birth chart
- ·Creates the merit of performing Vishnu Yajna when recited daily
- ·Ideal for Thursday practice alongside the Vishnu Mantra and Vishnu Gayatri
How to Chant
- 1.Thursday mornings (Guruvaar) — the day of Jupiter/Vishnu
- 2.Offer tulsi, yellow flowers, and yellow sweets to Vishnu
- 3.Read alongside Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya for a complete Vishnu session
- 4.Ekadashi is most auspicious for Vishnu Suktam recitation
- 5.Chant during Vishnu Puja or Satyanarayan Katha ceremony
- 6.Kartik month (October-November) is especially auspicious for Vishnu worship
Best Time
Thursday Brahma Muhurta. Ekadashi. Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Kartik month.
Recommended Count
Complete Vishnu Suktam: 1-3 times daily. Ekadashi: 11 times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is Vishnu's three-stride myth?
The Vishnu Suktam describes Vishnu's three strides (Trivikrama) — a central myth in Vedic cosmology. With three steps, Vishnu measures the entire universe: earth (prithvi), atmosphere (antariksha), and heaven (svarga). This myth later became the basis of the Vamana avatar story, where Vishnu as a dwarf (Vamana) asked the demon king Bali for three paces of land and then expanded to cover earth, sky, and heaven with three giant strides, defeating the demon king.