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RV 37 (3)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 O Indra, Lord of Hundred Powers, may those who praise thee hitherward. 3 O Indra, Lord of Hundred Powers, with all our songs we invocate 4 We strive for glory through the powers immense of him whom many praise, 5 For Vrtra's slaughter I address Indra whom many invocate, 6 In battles be victorious. We seek thee, Lord of Hundred Powers, 7 In splendid combats of the hosts, in glories where the fight is won. 8 Drink thou the Soma for our help, bright, vigilant, exceeding strong, 9 O Satakratu, powers which thou mid the Five Races hast displayed− 10 Indra, great glory hast thou gained. Win splendid fame which none may mar 11 Come to us either from anear, Or, Sakra, come from far away.
RV 37 (3) · Rig Veda · null

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