Plain text of Book The Eighth · HYMN XXXVI. The Mighty (Indra)
1 Thou helpest him whose grass is trimmed, who sheds the juice, O Satakratu, accept the Soma to make Thee glad.
The share which they have fixed for Thee, Thou, O Lord, Victor o'er all hosts and space, begirt with the angels of the winds,
Lord of Heroes, winner of the floods.
2 Bountiful One, help Thy worshipper: let him help Thee. O Satakratu, accept the Soma to make Thee glad.
The share which they have fixed for Thee, etc.
4 Creator of the heaven, creator of the earth, O Satakratu, accept the Soma to make Thee glad.
5 Lord of cattle, Lord of all steeds art Thou. O Satakratu, accept the Soma to make Thee glad.
6 Stone-hurler, glorify the Atris' hymn of praise. O Satakratu, accept the Soma to make Thee glad.
7 Hear Thou Syavasva while he pours to Thee, as erst Thou heardest Atri when he wrought his holy rites.
O Lord, Thou only gavest Trasadasyu aid in the fierce fight with heroes, strengthening his prayers.