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Mandala I

HYMN CLXXVI. Indra.

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Cheer us with Soma drinks to bring us bliss; Indra, use your might to pierce him. You rage and tremble in your fury, and find no foe near.

2

Make our songs reach him who alone among men is sacred, For whom the holy food is spread, as the ox plows the barley field.

3

Within whose hands all Five Peoples' treasures rest. Strike down the one who harms us, kill them like the heavenly bolt.

4

Slay anyone who does not offer gifts, who pleases you not as easy to reach. Give us his wealth: that's what the worshipper seeks.

5

You help the doubly strong who sing his praises without ceasing, When Indra fights, you help the mighty in battle.

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As you, O Indra, were ever joyful to the ancient singers, like water to the thirsty, So I sing this invocation. May we find abundant nourishment.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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