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2 In all libations men with hero spirit urge the Universal One, each seeking several light, each fain to win 3 Couples desirous of thine aid are storming thee, pouring their presents forth to win a stall of kine, pouri 4 This thine heroic power men of old time have known, wherewith thou breakest down, Indra, autumnal f 5 And they have bruited far this hero−might when thou, O Strong One, in thy joy helpest thy suppliants, 7 O Indra, waxen strong and well−inclined to us, thou very mighty, slay the man that is our foe, slay the

2 What then? As men whose fields are full of barley reap the ripe corn removing it in order, 3 Men come not with one horse at sacred seasons; thus they obtain no honour in assemblies. 4 Ye, Asvins, Lords of Splendour, drank full draughts of grateful Soma juice, 5 As parents aid a son, both Asvins, Indra, aided thee with their wondrous Powers and wisdom. 6 Indra is strong to save, rich in assistance may he, possessing all, be kind and gracious. 7 May we enjoy his favour, his the Holy may we enjoy his blessed loving kindness.