HYMN LXXXVIII. Indra.

1. O THUNDERER, zealous worshippers gave thee drink this time yesterday.

So, Indra, listen here to those who bring the laud: come near unto our dwellingplace.

2 Lord of Bay Steeds, fair-helmed, rejoice thee: this we crave. Here the disposers wait on thee.

Thy loftiest glories claim our lauds beside the juice, O Indra, Lover of the Song.

3 Turning, as 'twere, to meet the Sun, enjoy from Indra all good things.

When he who will be born is born with power we look to treasures as our heritage.

4 Praise him who sends us wealth, whose bounties injure none: good are the gifts which Indra. grants.

He is not worth with one who satisfies his wish: he turns his mind to giving boons.

5 Thou in thy battles, Indra, art subduer of all hostile bands.

Father art thou, aIl-conquering, cancelling the curse, thou victor of the vanquisher.

6 The Earth and Heaven clung close to thy victorious might as to their calf two mother-cows.

When thou attackest Vrtra all the hostile bands shrink and faint, Indra, at thy wrath.

7 Bring to your aid the Eternal One, who shoots and none may shoot at him,

Inciter, swift, victorious, best of Charioteers. Tugrya's unvanquished Strengthener;

8 Arranger of things unarranged, e'en Satakratu, source of might,

Indra, the Friend of all, for succour we invoke, Guardian of treasure, sendjng wealth.