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Mandala VIII

HYMN LXXXVIII. Indra.

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O Thunderer, loyal followers offered you a drink yesterday. So, Indra, listen here to those who sing your praise: come near to our home.

2

Lord of the Golden Horses, fair-haired one, rejoice yourself: This we ask. We await you here. Your highest glory deserves our praise, O Indra, Lover of the Song.

3

Turning, as it were, to meet the Sun, enjoy all good things from Indra. When the one who will be born is born with power, we seek treasures as our inheritance.

4

Praise him who showers us wealth, whose blessings harm no one: Good are the gifts that Indra gives. He is not worth someone who fulfills their desire. He turns his mind to granting favors.

5

You, in your battles, Indra, subdue all enemies. You are our father, All-conqueror, removing curses, you conqueror of the conqueror.

6

The Earth and Heaven cling to your victorious might as to their calves, two mother-cows. When you attack Vṛtra, all enemies shrink and falter, Indra, at your wrath.

7

Bring to our aid the Eternal One, who shoots and none can shoot at him, Inciter, swift, victorious, best charioteer. Tugrya’s unvanquished Strengthener; Indra, the friend of all, for help we invoke, Guardian of treasure, sending wealth.

8

Arranger of unarranged things, even Śatakratu, source of might, Indra, the Friend of all, for support we call, Guardian of treasure, sending wealth.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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