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Mandala I

HYMN VI. Indra.

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They stand around him as he moves, harnessing the bright, ruddy Horse The stars shine in the sky.

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On both sides they yoke the two fine horses dear to him, Bold, tawny, bearing the Chief.

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You, creating light where there was none, and form, O men: where form wasn't, Were born with the Dawn.

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Afterwards, as usual, they cast off the state of unformed infants, Taking sacrificial names.

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You, Indra, with the Storm-Gods, the ones breaking down what stands firm, Found the cattle even in the cave.

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Worshiping as they please, singers praise him who finds wealth, The renowned far and mighty One.

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May you truly be seen coming by fearless Indra's side: Both joyful, equal in your radiance.

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With Indra's beloved hosts, blameless and hastening to heaven, The sacrificer cries aloud.

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Come from this place, O Wanderer, or downward from the light of heaven: Our praises all yearn for this.

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Indra, we seek your help, from here, from heaven above the earth, Or from the vast firmament.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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