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Mandala VIII

HYMN IV. Indra.

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As you, Śakra, drank Soma with Manu, the sun god, As you, Indra, loved the hymn by Trita's side, so you rejoice with Āyu now.

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As you cheered Mātariśvan, Medhya, Prasadhra with pressed juice, Drinking Soma with Rjunas, Syūmaraśmi, by Dasonya's Dasasipra's side.

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It is he who owns the lauds and bravely drinks the Soma juice, To him Viṣṇu came striding his three wide steps, as Mitra's statutes ordered it.

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In whose laud you joy, Indra, at the great deed, O Śatakratu, Mighty One! Seeking renown, we call you as the milkers call the cow that yields abundant milk.

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He is our Sire who gives to us, Great, Mighty, ruling as he wills. Unsought, may he the Strong, Rich, Lord of ample wealth, give us of horses and of kine.

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He to whom you, Good Lord, give that he may give increases wealth that nourishes. Eager for wealth, we call on Indra, Lord of wealth, on Śatakratu with our lauds.

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Never are you neglectful: you guard both races with your care. The call on Indra, fourth Āditya! is thine own. Amṛta is established in the heavens.

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The one who offers to you, Indra, Lover of the Song, liberal Maghavan, As at the call of Kaṇva so, O gracious Lord, hear, you our songs and eulogy.

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The song of ancient time has been sung: to Indra have you said the prayer. They have sung many a Brhati of sacrifice, poured forth the worshipper's many thoughts.

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Indra has gathered mighty stores of wealth, and both the worlds, yes, and the Sun. Pure, brightly-shining, mixed with the milk, the Soma draughts make Indra glad.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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