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Mandala I

HYMN X. Indra.

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1

The chanters praise you, those who speak the word of honor. Priests have raised you high, O Śatakratu, like a pole.

2

As he climbs from ridge to ridge and sees the hard work, Indra watches this wish of his, and the Rain comes with his troop.

3

Harness your strong horses, long-haired, whose bodies fill the girths, And, Indra, Soma-drinker, come to listen to our songs.

4

Come here, answer our song, sing in approval, shout loud. Good Indra, make our prayer successful, and prosper this sacrifice.

5

To Indra must be said a laud, to strengthen him who freely gives, That Śakra may take pleasure in our friendship and drink-offerings.

6

Him, him we seek for friendship, him for riches and heroic might. For Indra, he is Śakra, he will aid us with his wealth.

7

It's easy to turn and drive away, Indra, the spoils you give. Open the stable of the kine, and give us wealth, Thunder-armed Indra.

8

The heaven and earth cannot contain you, together, in your fury. Win us the waters of the sky, and send us many cows.

9

Hear, you whose ears are quick, my call; take my songs readily. O Indra, let this laud of mine come closer than your friend.

10

We know you are the mightiest, in battles hearing our cries. Most mighty, we invoke the aid that brings a thousand gifts.

11

O Indra, Son of Kuśika, drink our libation with joy. Extend our life anew, and make the seer win a thousand gifts.

12

Lover of song, may these songs surround you everywhere: Strengthening you with lengthened life, may they be dear delights to you.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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