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Hymn 134 · Indra

1As, like the Morning, thou hast filled, O Indra, both the earth and heaven.     So as the Mighty One, great King of all the mighty world of men, the Goddess Mother brought thee forth, the Blessed Mother gave thee life.

2Relax that mortal's stubborn strength whose heart is bent on wickedness.     Trample him down beneath thy feet who watches for and aims at us. The Goddess Mother brought thee forth, the Blessed Mother gave thee life.

3Shake down, O Slayer of the foe, those great all splendid enemies.     With all thy powers, O Śakra, all thine helps, O Indra, shake them down:

4As thou, O Śatakratu, thou, O Indrv, shakest all things down     As wealth for him who sheds the juice, with thine assistance thousandfold.

5Around, on every side like drops of sweat let lightning-flashes fall.     Let all malevolence pass away from us like threads of Darva grass.

6Thou bearest in thine hand a lance like a long hook, great Counsellor!     As with his foremost foot a goat, draw down the branch, O Maghavan.

7Never, O Gods, do we offend, nor are we ever obstinate: we walk as holy texts command.     Closely we clasp and cling to you, cling to your sides, beneath your arms.