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Mandala V

HYMN XXXVI. Indra.

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May Indra come to us, the one who rightly distributes treasures from his wealth. Just as a parched cow that wanders through the desert might eagerly drink the milked Soma.

2

Lord of the Golden Horses, Hero, may the Soma rise to your cheeks and jawline like mountains. May we, O King, as one who drives horses, all rejoice in you with hymns, invoked by many!

3

Invoked by many, my heart trembles like a rolling wheel at the thought of poverty. Will not Puruvasu the singer praise you, O prosperous Maghavan, riding on your chariot?

4

Like a press stone, this is your praiser, Indra. He loudly raises his voice with great effort. With your left hand, O Maghavan, give us wealth; with your right, Lord of the Golden Horses, do not hesitate.

5

May the strong sky make you even stronger, Indra. You are strong, borne by your two strong Golden Horses. So, fair of face, with a mighty chariot, mighty, uphold us, strong-willed, thunder-armed, in battle.

6

Maruts, let all the people bow down in reverence before this youthful Srutaratha, Who, rich in horses, gave me two dark red horses along with three hundred cattle.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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