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Mandala VI

HYMN XXXIV. Indra.

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Many songs have gathered within you, O Indra, and many noble thoughts come from you. Now and long ago, wise men's praises, sacred hymns, and lauds have yearned for you.

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Praised by many, brave, invoked by many, only you are glorified at sacrifices. Like a chariot ready for great deeds, Indra must bring us joy.

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They go to Indra and exalt him, with no prayers nor lauds troubling him; For when a hundred or a thousand sing, praising one who loves the song, they delight him.

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Like the brightness that mixes with the Moon in heaven, the offered Soma yearns to mix with Indra. Like water brought to people in deserts, our sacrifices still refresh him.

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This powerful praise, to Indra has been spoken by the poets, That in the great battle against foes, loved by all life, Indra may protect and help us.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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