2 Or when on that decisive day thou holpest the presser of the juice at Vrtra's slaughter; 3 Let Indra drink the pressed−out Soma, Helper and mighty Guide of him who sings his praises. 4 E'en humble rites with his Bay steeds he visits: he wields the bolt, drinks Soma, gives us cattle. 5 What he hath longed for we have brought to Indra, who from the days of old hath done us service. 6 Thou hast made prayer the means of thine exalting, therefore we wait on thee with hymns, O Indra. 7 Mark well our sacrificial cake, delighted Indra, drink Soma and the milk commingled. 8 O Mighty One, be joyful as thou willest. Let these our sacrifices reach and find thee; 9 Friends, when thejuices flow, replenish duly your own, your bounteous Indra with the Soma. 10 While Soma flowed, thus Indra hath been lauded, Ruler of nobles, mid the Bharadvajas,RV 23 (6) · Rig Veda · null
RV 23 (6)
Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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