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Mandala VI

HYMN LXIX. Indra-Viṣṇu

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INDRA and Viṣṇu, at the end of my work, I urge you on with food and sacred service. Accept the sacrifice and grant us wealth, leading us on through unobstructed paths.

2

You who inspire all hymns, Indra and Viṣṇu, you vessels that hold the Soma juice, May these praises that we sing address you, the lauds that the singers recite.

3

Lords of the joy-giving draughts, Indra and Viṣṇu, come, bestowing gifts of treasure on you, With radiant hymns, let us adorn and deck you with praises repeated and lauds.

4

May your victorious horses bring you here, Indra and Viṣṇu, sharing the feast. Of all our hymns, accept our invocations, hear the songs I sing to you.

5

This is your deed, Indra-Viṣṇu, it must be praised: you strode wide in the joy of Soma. You made the sky wider, and made the regions broader for our existence.

6

Strengthened by sacred offerings, Indra-Viṣṇu, as first eaters, served with worship and oblation, Fed with holy oil, grant us wealth, you are the lake, the vat that holds the Soma.

7

Drink of this mead, O Indra, and Viṣṇu; drink your fill of Soma, Wonders of the world. The sweet, exhilarating juice has reached you. Hear my prayers, give ear to my call.

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You two have conquered, never have you been conquered: neither of you has ever been defeated. You, Indra-Viṣṇu, when you fought the battle, produced this infinite with three parts.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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