Strong, Godly-natured, born for hero exploit, man's Friend, he doth whatever deed he willeth. Saving us e'en from great transgression, Indra, the Youthful, visiteth man's home with favour.
hantā vṛtram indraḥ śūśuvānaḥ prāvīn nu vīro jaritāram ūtī | kartā sudāse aha vā u lokaṃ dātā vasu muhur ā dāśuṣe bhūt ||
Waxing greatness Indra slayeth Vrtra: the Hero with his aid hath helped the singer. He gave Sudas wide room and space, and often hath granted wealth to him who brought oblations.
Soldier unchecked, war-rousing, battling Hero, unconquered from of old, victorious ever, Indra the very strong hath scattered armies; yea, he hath slain each foe who fought against him.
उभे चिद् इन्द्र रोदसी महित्वा पप्राथ तविषीभिस् तुविष्मः । नि वज्रम् इन्द्रो हरिवान् मिमिक्षन् सम् अन्धसा मदेषु वा उवोच ॥
ubhe cid indra rodasī mahitvā paprātha taviṣībhis tuviṣmaḥ | ni vajram indro harivān mimikṣan sam andhasā madeṣu vā uvoca ||
Thou with thy greatness hast filled full, O Indra, even both the worlds with might, O thou Most Mighty. Lord of Bays, Indra, brandishing his thunder, is gratified with Soma at the banquet.
vṛṣā jajāna vṛṣaṇaṃ raṇāya tam u cin nārī naryaṃ sasūva | pra yaḥ senānīr adha nṛbhyo astīnaḥ satvā gaveṣaṇaḥ sa dhṛṣṇuḥ ||
A Bull begat the Bull for joy of battle, and a strong Mother brought forth him the manly. He who is Chief of men, their armies' Leader, is strong Hero, bold, and fain for booty.
नू चित् स भ्रेषते जनो न रेषन् मनो यो अस्य घोरम् आविवासात् । यज्ञैर् य इन्द्रे दधते दुवांसि क्षयत् स राय ऋतपा ऋतेजाः ॥
nū cit sa bhreṣate jano na reṣan mano yo asya ghoram āvivāsāt | yajñair ya indre dadhate duvāṃsi kṣayat sa rāya ṛtapā ṛtejāḥ ||
The people falter not, nor suffer sorrow, who win themselves this God's terrific spirit. He who with sacrifices worships Indra is lord of wealth, law-born and law's protector.
yad indra pūrvo aparāya śikṣann ayaj jyāyān kanīyaso deṣṇam | amṛta it pary āsīta dūram ā citra citryam bharā rayiṃ naḥ ||
Whene'er the elder fain would help the younger the greater cometh to the lesser's present. Shall the Immortal sit aloof' inactive? O Wondrous Indra, bring us wondrous riches.
यस् त इन्द्र प्रियो जनो ददाशद् असन् निरेके अद्रिवः सखा ते । वयं ते अस्यां सुमतौ चनिष्ठाः स्याम वरूथे अघ्नतो नृपीतौ ॥
yas ta indra priyo jano dadāśad asan nireke adrivaḥ sakhā te | vayaṃ te asyāṃ sumatau caniṣṭhāḥ syāma varūthe aghnato nṛpītau ||
Thy dear folk, Indra, who present oblations, are, in chief place, thy friends, O Thunder-wielder. May we be best content in this thy favour, sheltered by One who slays not, but preserves us.
To thee the mighty hymn hath clamoured loudly, and, Maghavan, the eloquent hath besought thee. Desire of wealth hath come upon thy singer: help us then, Sakra, to our share of riches.
स न इन्द्र त्वयताया इषे धास् त्मना च ये मघवानो जुनन्ति । वस्वी षु ते जरित्रे अस्तु शक्तिर् यूयम् पात स्वस्तिभिः सदा नः ॥
sa na indra tvayatāyā iṣe dhās tmanā ca ye maghavāno junanti | vasvī ṣu te jaritre astu śaktir yūyam pāta svastibhiḥ sadā naḥ ||
Place us by food which thou hast given, O Indra, us and the wealthy patrons who command us. Let thy great power bring good to him who lauds thee. Ye Gods, preserve us evermore with blessings.