Sama Veda

SECOND PART

BOOK VIII

Chapter I

HYMN 9 Indra

1

The sacrifice made Indra great when he unrolled the earth, and made
Himself a diadem in heaven.

2

In Soma's ecstasy Indra spread the firmament and realms of light,
When he cleft Vala limb from limb.

3

Showing the hidden, he drave forth the cows for the Angirasas,
And Vala he cast headlong down.