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1. FORT-RENDER, Lord of Wealth, dispelling
foemen, Indra with lightnings hath o'ercome the Dasa.
Impelled by prayer and waxen great in body, he hath filled
earth and heaven, the Bounteous Giver.
2 I stimulate thy zeal, the Strong, the
Hero decking my song of praise forth; Immortal.
O Indra, thou art equally the Leader of heavenly hosts and
human generations.
3 Leading, his band Indra encompassed
Vrtra; weak grew the wily leader of enchanters.
He who burns fierce in forests slaughtered Vyamsa, and made
the Milch-kine of the nights apparent.
4 Indra, light-winner, days' Creator,
conquered, victorious, hostile bands with those who loved him.
For man the days' bright ensign he illumined, and found the
light for his joy and gladness.
5 Forward to fiercely falling blows pressed
Indra, herolike doing many hero exploits.
These holy songs he taught the bard who gaised him, and widely
spread these Dawns' resplendent colour.
6 They laud the mighty acts of him the
Mighty, the many glorious deeds performed by Indra.
He in his strength, with all-surpassing prowess, through
wondrous arts crushed the malignant Dasyus.
7 Lord of the brave, Indra who rules the
people gave freedom to the Gods by might and battle.
Wise singers glorify with chanted praises these his
achievements in Vivasvan's dwelling.
8 Excellent, Conqueror, the victory-giver, the
winner of the light and Godlike Waters,
He who hath won this broad earth and this heaven, -in Indra
they rejoice who love devotions.
9 He gained possession of the Sun and
Horses, Indra obtained the Cow who feedeth many.
Treasure of gold he won; he smote the Dasyus, and gave
protection to the Aryan colour.
10 He took the plants and days for his
possession; he gained the forest trees and air's mid-region.
Vala he cleft, and chased away opponents: thus was he tamer
of the overweening.
11 Call we on Maghavan, auspicious Indra,
best Hero in the fight where spoil is gathered,
The Strong, who listens, who gives aid in battles, who slays
the Vrtras, wins and gathers treasures.
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