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1. INDRA, for our assistance bring that
most effectual power of thine,
Which conquers men for us, and wins the spoil, invincible in
fight.
2 Indra, whatever aids be thine, four be
they, or, O Hero, three,
Or those of the Five Tribes of men, bring quickly all that
help to us.
3 The aid most excellent of thee the
Mightiest hitherward we call,
For thou wast born with hero might, conquering, Indra, with the
Strong.
4 Mighty to prosper us wast thou born, and
mighty is the strength thou hast.
In native power thy soul is firm: thy valour, Indra, slays a
host.
5 O Satakratu, Lord of Strength, O Indra,
Caster of the Stone.
With all thy chariot's force assail the man who shows
himself thy foe.
6 For, Mightiest Vrtra-slayer, thee,
fierce, foremost among many, folk
Whose sacred grass is trimmed invite to battle where the
spoil is won.
7 Indra, do thou protect our car that
mingles foremost in the fights,
That bears its part in every fray, invincible and seeking
spoil.
8 Come to us, Indra, and protect our car
with thine intelligence.
May we, O Mightiest One, obtain excellent fame at break of
day, and meditate our hymn at dawn.
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