Rig Veda

Mandal - 1 (Part - 1)

HYMN 17 Indra -Varuna

1

I CRAVE help from the Imperial Lords, from Indra-Varuna; may they
Both favour one of us like me.

2

Guardians of men, ye ever come with ready succour at the call
Of every singer such as I.

3

Sate you, according to your wish, O Indra-Varuna, with wealth:
Fain would we have you nearest us.

4

May we be sharers of the powers, sharers of the benevolence
Of you who give strength bounteously.

5

Indra and Varuna, among givers of thousands, meet for praise,
Are Powers who merit highest laud.

6

Through their protection may we gain great store of wealth, and heap it up
Enough and still to spare, be ours.

7

O Indra-Varuna, on you for wealth in many a form I call:
Still keep ye us victorious.

8

O Indra-Varuna, - through our songs that seek to win you to ourselves,
Give us at once your sheltering help.

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