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Mandala VIII

HYMN III. Indra.

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Like Manu, Indra, you drink Soma juice, And, King of Men, with Nīpatithi and Medhatithi, with Pustigya and Sṛstigya—

2

The son of Prsadvana was Praskaniva’s host, who lay decrepit and forlorn. With your help, the Rishi Dasya-vrka struggled to obtain thousands of cows.

3

Summon hither with your newest song, Indra, who lacks not hymns of praise, The one who observes and knows, inspirer of the sage, eager to enjoy.

4

To whom they sang the seven-headed hymn, three-parted, in the loftiest place, He sent his thunder down on all these living things, and thus displayed heroic might.

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We invoke that Indra who bestows precious things upon us. Now we know his newest favor; may we gain a stable full of cows.

6

He whom you aid, gracious Lord, to give again, obtains great wealth to nourish him. We with our Soma ready, Lover of the Song! call, Indra Maghavan, on you.

7

You are never fruitless, Indra, never desert the worshipper But now, O Maghavan, your bounty as a God is poured forth ever more and more.

8

He who has overtaken Kṛ́vi with his might, and silenced Śuṣṇa with deathbolts— When he supported yonder heaven and spread it out, then first the son of earth was born.

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Wealthy Lord of wealth is he to whom all Āryas, Dāsas here belong. Directly to you, the pious Ruśama Paviru, that wealth is brought near.

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In zealous haste, the singers have distilled a song rich in oil and sweetness. Riches have spread among us and heroic strength, with us are flowing Soma drops.

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