Motif
Cosmic measurement by three strides
cosmic_measurement_by_three_strides
A motif of the Supreme Ruler and Cosmic Sovereignty family, within the sub-family Cosmic Extent, Measurement, and Limits. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XXIV. The Spells. / Canto XXV. The Hermitage Of Love. / Canto XXIX. The Celestial Arms. / Canto XXXI. The Perfect Hermitage.; lines 4713-4843 confidence: high
Vishṇu takes a dwarf-like shape, asks Bali for three steps of land, grows vast after receiving the boon, and strides through earth, firmament, and heaven.
Vishṇu measures earth, firmament, and heaven in three strides after obtaining the boon.
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