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Mandala VIII

HYMN II. Indra.

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I praise Sakra, to gain his help, renowned, abundant in gifts, Who showers riches on those who drink the Soma and worship him.

2

A hundred-pointed arrows, unvanquishable, are Indra’s mighty arms in battle. He flows upon generous worshippers like a mountain with springs, when they pour Soma juice and please him.

3

When the Soma drops delight with their flavor the friend, Like water, gracious Lord! May my libations be as sweet as milk to the worshipper.

4

To him the peerless one, who calls you to aid, forth flow the drops of sweet mead. The Soma drops that call to you, O gracious Lord, bring you to our hymn of praise.

5

He rushes like a horse to Soma that adorns our ritual, Which makes us sweet to you, lover of delicious food. Call to Paura you love.

6

Praise the strong, grasping Hero, victor over spoils, ruler of great wealth. Like a full spring, O Thunderer, from your store you pour on the worshipper forever.

7

Whether you be afar, in heaven, or on earth, O Indra, thoughtfully pondering, harness your horses, come Lofty with the Lofty Ones.

8

The horses that draw your chariot, steeds that harm none, surpass the wind’s swift might— With them you silence the foe of man, with them you circle the sky.

9

O gracious Hero, may we learn anew to know you as you truly are: As in decisive battle you uphold Etaśa, or Vaśa against Dasavraja,

10

As, Maghavan, to Kaṇva at the sacred feast, to Dirghanitha your dear friend, As to Gosarya you, Stone-darter, gave wealth, give me a golden stall of cows.

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