Plain text of Book The Eighth · HYMN IV. The Mighty (Indra)
1 As, O Lord, Thou wast pleased with Manu called Vivasvan, As, O Lord, Thou didst love the hymn by Trita's side, so dost Thou joy with Ayu now.
2 As Thou with Matarisvan, Medhya, Prsadhra, hast been cheered by pressed juice,
With Rjunas, Syumarasmi, by Dasonya's Dasasipra's side.
4 In whose laud Thou didst joy, O Lord, at the great deed, O Satakratu, Mighty One!
Seeking renown we call Thee as the milkers call the cow who yields abundant milk.
5 He is our Provider who gives to us, Great, Mighty, ruling as He wills.
Unsought, may He the Strong, Rich, Lord of ample wealth, give us of horses and of kine.
6 He to whom Thou, Good Lord, givest that he may give increases wealth that nourishes.
Eager for wealth we call on the Lord of wealth, on Satakratu with our lauds.
7 Never art Thou neglectful: Thou guardest both races with Thy care.
The call on Thee is Thine own. Immortality is established in the heavens.
8 The offerer whom Thou, O Lord, Lover of the Song, liberal Bountiful One, favourest,-
As at the call of Kanva so, O gracious Lord, hear Thou our songs and eulogy.
9 Sung is the song of ancient time: to the Lord have ye said the prayer.
They have sung many a Brhati of devotion, poured forth the worshipper's many thoughts.
10 The Lord hath tossed together mighty stores of wealth, and both the worlds, yea, and the Sun.
Pure, brightly-shining, mingled with the milk, the gifts of Soma have made the worshippers glad.