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Sing forth to him whom many men invoke, to him whom many laud: Invite the potent Indra with your songs of praise
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We sing this strong and wild delight of thine which conquer; in the fray, Which, Caster of the Stone! gives room and shines like gold,
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Whether thou drink the Soma by Vishnu's or Trita Aptya's side, Or with the Maruts, Indra! quaff the following drops.
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Come, priest, and of the savoury juice pour forth a yet more gladdening draught: So is the hero praised who ever prospers us.
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Pour out the drops for Indra; let him drink the meath of Soma juice! He through his majesty sends forth his bounteous gifts.
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Come, sing we praise to Indra, friends! the hero who deserves the laud, Him who with none to aid o'ercomes all tribes of men.
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Sing ye a psalm to Indra, sing a great song to the lofty Sage, To him who maketh prayer, inspired who loveth laud!
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He who alone bestoweth wealth on mortal man who offereth gifts Is Indra only, potent Lord whom none resist.
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Companions, let us learn a prayer to Indra, to the Thunderer, To glorify your bold and most heroic friend!