In the days of ancient battle, when warriors gathered and the embattled called for aid, Indra’s power shone forth. At Kutsa’s side, the wheel of war turned fiercely, and there, Indra, you stole away the sun, confounding your foes. When the gods themselves were beset and distressed, you alone, Indra, stood against the multitude of enemies and conquered them all. For the mortal who sought to strike down his adversary, you, Indra, with your unmatched powers, brought forth the steed of the sun, restoring light and hope. Yet, O slayer of Vṛtra, O generous one, what caused your wrath to blaze so fiercely? The mother of the demon lay slain, a testament to your formidable strength. This heroic deed, this act of valor, you performed, Indra, when you struck down the sky’s daughter, difficult to subdue. Even she, greatly honored and mighty, you crushed, O Indra, the one who brings together. Terrified, she fled from her shattered chariot, when the bull yoked her down at the ford. Her chariot lay broken in the waters of Vipāś, and she ran to the distant shore, seeking escape. Standing upon the earth, Indra, you split the river Vi-bālya, surrounding it with your magic. With your might, you attacked the stronghold of Śuṣṇa, shattering his fortresses and breaking their power. The Dāsa named Śambara, who dwelled upon the great mountain, you cast down, Indra. And the Dāsa Varchin, you struck thousands and hundreds, as if in five gatherings, scattering their strength. That son of Agri, cast away and lost, you, Indra of a hundred powers, accepted through the hymns of praise. Turvaśa and Yadu, unwashed and needing guidance, you brought across, O lord of might, knowing their need. The Aryas, too, you struck down on the far side of the Sarayu, those with bright chariots, swept away in the flood. Yet, slayer of Vṛtra, you abandoned the two, the blind and the lame; your favor was not granted to the eighth. For Divodāsa, your worshipper, you shattered a hundred stone-built cities, breaking the Dāsas’ power. You made a thousand and thirty Dāsas sleep in fear, Indra, using force and magic. Thus have you become, O Indra, slayer of Vṛtra, lord of wealth, the one who scatters all obstacles. And now, whatever heroic deed you accomplish today, let none diminish your strength. May Aryaman grant you favor upon favor from afar; may Pūṣan and Bhaga bestow blessings; may the gracious god shower you with grace. By wondrous means, Indra has become our ever-strengthening friend and messenger, protected by his most powerful help. Among your delights, Indra, which is greatest? You, who rejoice in Soma, have broken even the firmest foes, O giver of wealth. Be our protector, Indra, of friends and singers; may your aid be a hundredfold. Come to us, as a wheel fits the axle of a chariot, Indra, with the bands of peoples united. You advance at the forefront of intentions, as if entering a contest, and you partake together with the sun. When your powers unite and your deeds are set together, it is in you, Indra, and in the sun that strength resides. They call you, Maghavan, lord of might, generous giver to those who seek. Even today, for those who praise and press Soma, you bestow abundant wealth. Never do the distant ones attain your bounty, nor those who act with deceit. May a hundred, may a thousand of your aids protect us, and may all blessings we desire be ours. Choose us for friendship and well-being, for great wealth that shines in the sky. Grant us, Indra, all-encompassing wealth; protect us with all your aids. Grant us herds, as you did with the cattle-stalls, Indra, with your new gifts. May our strong chariot, never failing, shining, rich in cows and horses, advance forward. Make our fame highest among the gods, O Sun, most abundant, like the vast sky above. Come to us, Indra, slayer of Vṛtra, approach our portion with your mighty aids. You stir men to action, ever impelling, wondrous among the wondrous, creating marvels for help. Even those who are weak and diminished, you strike down the arrogant with your might, together with your companions. We, O Indra, are with you; we praise you. For us, for us alone, come here.