When the cow herder saw Vishnu bleed by the blow of his axe , he fell down and died of shock .
However , Vishnu rose from the ant - hill to receive the blow and save the cow .
When the cow herder saw Vishnu bleed by the blow of Vishnu 's axe , Vishnu fell down and died of shock .
However , Vishnu rose from the ant - hill to receive the blow and save the cow .