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1. To Indra from the heart the hymn
proceedeth, to him the Lord, recited, built with praises;
The wakening song sung forth in holy synod: that which is
born for thee, O Indra, notice.
2 Born from the heaven e'en in the days
aforetime, wakening, sting aloud in holy synod,
Auspicious, clad in white and shining raiment, this is the
ancient hymn of our forefathers.
3 The Mother of the Twins hath borne Twin
Children: my tongue's tip raised itself and rested silent.
Killing the darkness at the light's foundation, the Couple
newly born attain their beauty.
4 Not one is found among them, none of
mortals, to blame our sires who fought to win the cattle.
Their strengthener was Indra the Majestic he spread their
stalls of kine the Wonder-Worker.
5 Where as a Friend with friendly men,
Navagvas, with heroes, on his knees he sought the cattle.
There, verily with ten Dasagvas Indra found the Sun lying
hidden in the darkness.
6 Indra found meath collected in the
milch-cow, by foot and hoof, in the cow's place of pasture.
That which lay secret, hidden in the waters, he held in his
right hand, the rich rewarder.
7 He took the light, discerning it from
darkness: may we be far removed from all misfortune.
These songs, O Soma-drinker, cheered by Soma, Indra, accept
from thy most zealous poet.
8 Let there be light through both the
worlds for worship: may we be far from most overwhelming evil.
Great woe comes even from the hostile mortal, piled up; but
good at rescue are the Vasus.
9 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 riches.
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