Plain text of Book The Eighth · HYMN XXXVIII. The Mighty and the Radiant (Indra-Agni)
1 Thou art Helper of worship, winner in war and holy works: O Lord, mark this well.
2 Thou bounteous Rider on the car, Thou Vrtra-slayer unsubdued:
O Lord, mark this well.
3 The men with pressing-stones have pressed this meath of Thine which gives delight:
O Lord, mark this well.
4 Accept our gift for weal, Sharer of praise! the Soma shed:
O Hero, come.
5 Be pleased with these libations which attract Thee to our sacred gifts
O Hero, come.
6 Accept this eulogy of mine whose model is the Gayatri:
O Hero, come.
7 Come with the early-faring angels, Thou who art Lord of genuine wealth:
O Lord, to the Soma gift.
8 Hear Thou the call of Atris, hear Syavasva as he sheds the juice:
O Lord, to the Soma gift.
9 Thus have I called Thee to our aid as sages called on Thee of old:
O Lord, to the Soma gift!
10 God's grace I claim, to whom this psalm of praise is sung.