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Mandala III

HYMN XLVII. Indra.

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Drink, Indra, as a bull, the Soma, for joy, for rapture, just as you wish. Pour down the flood of mead within your belly: you have always been the king of Soma juices.

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Indra, in harmony with the banded Maruts, drink Soma, Hero, as the wise Vṛtra slayer. Kill our enemies, drive away attackers, and make us safe on all sides from danger.

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And, drinker at the right times, drink in season, Indra, with friendly gods, our pressed Soma. The Maruts, whom you made sharers, gave you the victory, and you slew Vṛtra.

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Drink Soma, Indra, banded with the Maruts, who, Maghavan, strengthened you at Ahi’s slaughter, Against Śambara, Lord of Bays! In winning cattle, and now rejoice in you, the holy Singers.

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The Bull whose strength has grown, whom the Maruts follow, mighty Indra, the celestial Ruler, All-conquering, the victory-giver, let us call upon you to grant us new protection.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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