Sama Veda

FIRST PART

BOOK V

Chapter II

Decade I Indra

1

Giver from all sides, bring to us from every side, thou whom as strongest we entreat!

2

This Brahman, comer at due time, named Indra, is renowned and praised.

3

The Brahmans with their hymns exalting Indra increased his strength that he might slaughter Ahi.

4

Anavas wrought a chariot for thy courser, and Tvashtar, much-invoked! the bolt that gitters:

5

Rest, wealth to him who longs for wealth! the riteless stirs not his love nor wins his way to riches.

6

The cows are ever pure and all-supporting, the Gods are ever free from stain and blemish.

7

With all thy beauty come! The kine approaching with full udders follow on thy path.

8

May we, inhabiting a meath-rich dwelling, increase our wealth, and think of thee, O Indra!

9

The Maruts with fair hymns chant out their praise-song: this Indra, famed and youthful, shouts accordant.

10

Sing to your Indra, mightiest Vritra-slayer, sing to the Sage the song that he accepteth!