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Hymn 144 · Indra

1THIS deathless Indu, like a steed, strong and of full vitality,     Belongs to thee, the Orderer.

2Here, by us, for the worshipper, is the wise bolt that works with skill.     It brings the bubbling beverage as a dexterous man brings the effectual strong drink.

3Impetuous Ahīśuva, a bull among cows of his,     looked down upon the restless Hawk.

4That the strong-pinioned Bird hath brought, Child of the Falcon, from afar,     What moves upon a hundred wheels along the female Dragon's path.

5Which, fair, unrobbed, the Falcon brought thee in his foot, the red-hued dwelling of the juice;     Through this came vital power which lengthens out our days, and kinship through its help awoke.

6So Indra is by lndu's power; e’en among Gods will it repel great treachery.     Wisdom, Most Sapient One, brings force that lengthens life. May wisdom bring the juice to us.