{"collection":"Hinduism","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/hin/rigveda/rv07020.htm","path":"hin/rigveda/rv07020.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/hin/rigveda/rv07020.htm","text":"Rig Veda, tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1896]\n1. STRONG, Godly-natured, born for hero exploit, man's Friend, hedoth whatever deed he willeth.\n Saving us e\u2019en from great transgression, Indra, the Youthful, visiteth man's home with favour.\n 2 Waxing greatness Indra slayeth V\u1e5btra: the Hero with his aid hath helped the singer.\n He gave Sud\u0101s wide room and space, and often hath granted wealth to him who brought oblations.\n 3 Soldier unchecked, war-rousing, battling Hero, unconquered from of old, victorious ever,\n Indra the very strong hath scattered armies; yea, he hath slain each foe who fought against him.\n 4 Thou with thy greatness hast filled full, O Indra, even both the worlds with might, O thou Most Mighty.\n Lord of Bays, Indra, brandishing his thunder, is gratified with Soma at the banquet.\n 5 A Bull begat the Bull for joy of battle, and a strong Mother brought forth him the manly.\n He who is Chief of men, their armies' Leader, is strong Hero, bold, and fain for booty.\n 6 The people falter not, nor suffer sorrow, who win themselves this God's terrific spirit.\n He who with sacrifices worships Indra is lord of wealth, law-born and law's protector.\n 7 Whene\u2019er the elder fain would help the younger the greater cometh to the lesser's present.\n Shall the Immortal sit aloof' inactive? O Wondrous Indra, bring us wondrous riches.\n 8 Thy dear folk, Indra, who present oblations, are, in chief place, thy friends, O Thunder-wielder.\n May we be best content in this thy favour, sheltered by One who slays not, but preserves us.\n 9 To thee the mighty hymn hath clamoured loudly, and, Maghavan, the eloquent hath besought thee.\n Desire of wealth hath come upon thy singer: help us then, gakra, to our share of riches.\n 10 Place us by food which thou hast given, O Indra, us and the wealthy patrons who command us.\n Let thy great power bring good to him who lauds thee. Ye Gods, preserve us evermore with blessings.","title":"Rig Veda: Rig-Veda, Book 7: HYMN XX. Indra.","type":"page"}