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Mandala I

HYMN V. Indra.

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Come here and sit down, sing a hymn to Indra, dear friends,

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To him, the richest of the rich, the lord of treasures excellent, Indra, with Soma juice poured out.

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May he stand by us in our need and be abundant for our wealth, May he come near us with his might.

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Whose pair of tawny horses, yoked in battle, foes dare not challenge: To him, to Indra, sing your song.

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Come close to the Soma drinker, for his enjoyment, these pure drops, The Somas mixed with curds.

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You, grown to perfect strength, were born to drink the Soma juice, Strong Indra, for preeminence.

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O Indra, lover of the song, may these quick Somas enter you: May they bring bliss to you, Sage.

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Our praises have strengthened you, O Śatakratu, and our lauds So strengthen you the songs we sing.

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Indra, whose succor never fails, accept these offerings tenfold, Wherein all manly powers abide.

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O Indra, you who love song, let no man harm our bodies, keep Slaughter far from us, for you can.

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