The Rig Veda

by Anonymous

HYMN XXXIV. Indra. 1. FORT-RENDER, Lord of Wealth, dispelling foemen, Indra with lightnings hath o'ercome the Dâsa. Impelled by prayer and waxen great in body, he hath filled earth and heaven, the Bounteous Giver. 2. I stimulate thy zeal, the Strong, the Hero decking my song of praise forth; Immortal. O Indra, thou art equally the Leader of heavenly hosts and human generations. 3. Leading, his band Indra encompassed Vṛitra; weak grew the wily leader of enchanters. He who burns fierce in forests slaughtered Vyansa, and made the Milch-kine of the nights apparent. 4. Indra, light-winner, days' Creator, conquered, victorious, hostile bands with those who loved him. For man the days' bright ensign he illumined, and found the light for his joy and gladness. 5. Forward to fiercely falling blows pressed Indra, herolike doing many hero exploits. These holy songs he taught the bard who praised him, and widely spread these Dawns' resplendent colour.