HYMN CXLIV. Indra.

1. THIS deathless Indu, like a steed, strong and of full vitality,

Belongs to thee, the Orderer.

2 Here, by us, for the worshipper, is the wise bolt that works with skill.

It brings the bubbling beverage as a dexterous man brings the effectual strong drink.

3 Impetuous Ahisuva, a bull among cows of his,

looked down upon the restless Hawk.

4 That the strong-pinioned Bird hath brought, Child of the Falcon, from afar,

What moves upon a hundred wheels along the female Dragon's path.

5 Which, fair, unrobbed, the Falcon brought thee in his foot, the red-hued dwelling of the juice;

Through this came vital power which lengthens out our days, and kinship through its help awoke.

6 So Indra is by lndu's power; e'en among Gods will it repel great treachery.

Wisdom, Most Sapient One, brings force that lengthens life. May wisdom bring the juice to us.