Plain text of Book The Eighth · HYMN LXXXVIII. The Mighty (Indra)
1 O Thunderer, zealous worshippers made offerings for Thy sake this time yesterday.
So, O Lord, listen here to those who bring the laud: come near unto our dwelling-place.
2 Lord of Bay Steeds, fair-helmed, rejoice: this we crave. Here the disposers wait on Thee.
Thy loftiest glories claim our lauds beside the juice, O Lord, Lover of the Song.
3 Turning, as 'twere, to meet the Sun, enjoy from the Lord all good things.
When he who will be born is born with power we look to treasures as our heritage.
4 Praise Him who sends us wealth, whose bounties injure none: good are the gifts which the Lord grants.
He is not wroth with one who satisfies His wish: He turns His mind to giving boons.
5 Thou in Thy battles, O Lord, art subduer of all hostile bands.
Guardian art Thou, all-conquering, cancelling the curse, Thou victor of the vanquisher.
6 The Earth and Heaven clung close to Thy victorious might as to their calf two mother-cows.
When Thou attackest Vrtra all the hostile bands shrink and faint, O Lord, at Thy wrath.
7 Bring to your aid the Eternal One, who shoots and none may shoot at Him,
Inciter, swift, victorious, best of Charioteers. Tugrya's unvanquished Strengthener;
8 Arranger of things unarranged, e'en Satakratu, source of might,
The Friend of all, for succour we invoke, Guardian of treasure, sending wealth.