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Mandala X

HYMN CXLIV. Indra.

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This immortal Indu, like a horse, strong and full of vigor, Belongs to you, the Orderer.

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Here, by us, for the worshipper, is the wise bolt that works with skill. It brings the bubbling Soma as a skilled man brings the potent drink.

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Impetuous Ahīśuva, a bull among bulls, looked down upon the restless hawk.

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That the strong-winged bird brought, Child of the falcon, from afar, What moves on a hundred wheels along the female dragon’s path.

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Which, fair and unharmed, the falcon brought to you in its foot, the red-hued dwelling of the juice; Through this came vital power that extends our days, and kinship through its help was awakened.

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So Indra is by Indu’s power; even among gods it will repel great treachery. Wisdom, Most Wise One, brings strength that extends life. May wisdom bring the Soma to us.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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