Plain text of Book The Eighth · HYMN XXXVII. The Mighty (Indra)
1 This prayer, and those who shed the juice, in wars with Vrtra Thou holpest, O Lord of Strength, with all Thy succours.
O Vrtra-slayer, from libation poured at noon, accept the Soma juice, Thou blameless Thunderer.
2 Thou mighty Conqueror of hostile armaments, O Lord of Strength, with all Thy saving help.
3 Sole Ruler, Thou art Sovereign of this world of life, O Lord of Strength, with all Thy saving help.
4 Thou only sunderest these two consistent worlds, O Lord of Strength, with all Thy saving help.
5 Thou art the Lord supreme o'er rest and energy, O Lord of Strength, with all Thy saving help.
6 Thou helpest one to power, and one Thou hast not helped, O Lord of Strength, with all Thy saving aid.
7 Hear Thou Syavasva while he sings 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 powers.