HYMN XVI. Indra.

1 LET thy Bay Steeds bring thee, the Strong, hither to drink the Soma draught -

Those, Indra, who are bright as suns.

2 Here are the grains bedewed with oil: hither let the Bay Coursers bring

Indra upon his easiest car.

3 Indra at early morn we call, Indra in course of sacrifice,

Indra to drink the Soma juice.

4 Come hither, with thy long-maned Steeds, O Indra, to- the draught we pour

We call thee wher, the juice is shed.

5 Come thou to this our song of praise, to the libation poured for thee

Drink of it like a stag athirst.

6 Here are the drops of Soma juice expressed on sacred grass: thereof

Drink, Indra, to increase thy might.

7 Welcome to thee be this our hymn, reaching thy heart, most excellent:

Then drink the Soma juice expressed.

8 To every draught of pressed-out juice Indra, the Vrtra-slayer, comes,

To drink the Soma for delight.

9 Fulfil, O Satakratu, all our wish with horses and with kine:

With holy thoughts we sing thy praise.