Sacred Concord

RV 86 (4)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 The unwasting share of steeds and kine which, Indra, thou hast fast secured, 3 The riteless, godless man who sleeps, O Indra, his unbroken steep,− 4 Whether, O Sakra, thou be far, or, Vrtra−slayer, near at hand, 5 Whether thou art in heaven's bright sphere, or in the basin of the sea; 6 Thou Soma−drinker, Lord of Strength, beside our flowing Soma juice 7 O Indra, turn us not away: be the companion of our feast. 8 Sit down with us, O Indra, sit beside the juice to drink the meath. 9 O Caster of the Stone, nor Gods nor mortals have attained to thee. 10 Of one accord they made and formed for kingship Indra, the Hero who in all encounters overcometh, 11 Bards joined in song to Indra so that he might drink the Soma juice, 12 Tle holy sages form a ring, looking and singing to the Ram. 13 Loudly I call that Indra, Maghavan the Mighty, who evermore possesses power, ever resistless. 14 Thou knowest well, O Sakra, thou Most Potent, with thy strength, Indra, to destroy these castles. 15 May thy truth, Indra, Wondrous Hero be my guard: bear me o'er much woe, Thunderer! as over floods.
RV 86 (4) · Rig Veda · null

Themes in this passage

StrengthThe DivineCreationFriendshipProtectionTruth

Strength in other traditions

The same theme, as Christianity, Islam, Hellenism and Taoism address it.

Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
Job 36:5 · Bible · Job
Allah is He Who shaped you out of weakness, then appointed after weakness strength, then, after strength, appointed weakness and grey hair. He createth what He will. He is the Knower, the Mighty.
Quran 30:54 · Quran · The Romans
“Stern power of war! by whom the mighty fall, Who bathe in blood, and shake the lofty wall! Let the brave chiefs their glorious toils divide; And whose the conquest, mighty Jove decide: While we from interdicted fields retire, Nor tempt the wrath of heaven’s avenging sire.”
Iliad 5.6 · Iliad · 5
Hence he who (relies on) the strength of his forces does not conquer; and a tree which is strong will fill the out-stretched arms, (and thereby invites the feller.)
Tao Te Ching 76.3 · Tao Te Ching

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