2So let the draught of joy, thy dear companion, by which, O Lord of Bays, thou slayest foemen, Delight thee, Indra, Lord of princely treasures.

3Mark closely, Maghavan, the words I utter, this eulogy recited by Vasistha: Accept the prayers I offer at thy banquet.

4Hear thou the call of the juice−drinking press−stone: hear thou the Brahman's hymn who sings and laud s thee. Take to thine inmost self these adorations.

5I know and ne'er forget the hymns and praises of thee, the Conqueror, and thy strength immortal. Thy name I ever utter. Self−Refulgent

6Among mankind many are thy libations, and many a time the pious sageinvokes thee. O Maghavan, be not long distant from us.

7All these libations are for thee, O Hero: to thee I offer these my prayers. that strengthen. Ever, in every place, must men invoke thee.

8Never do men attain, O Wonder−Worker, thy greatness, Mighty One, who must be lauded, Nor, Indra, thine heroic power and bounty.

9Among all Rsis, Indra, old and recent, who have engendered hymns as sacred singers, Even with us be thine auspicious friendships. Ye Gods, preserve us evermore with blessings.

10Place us by food which thou hast given, O Indra, us and the wealthy patrons who command us. Let thy great power bring good to him who lauds thee. Ye Gods, preserve us evermore with blessings. HYMN XXII Indra. 1. DRINK Soma, Lord of Bays, and let it cheer thee: Indra, the stone, like a well guided courser, Directed by the presser's arms hath pressed it.