The singers and priests, with voices raised in devotion, direct all their hymns and praises to Indra, the mighty lord. Their chants resound for him, honoring his power and presence. Indra, yoked to his two swift bay steeds—steeds harnessed by the very words of the priests—arrives, wielding his golden thunderbolt, kindled by their offerings. It is Indra who caused the sun to rise in the heavens, granting far-seeing vision to all. With the cows, he split open the mountain, revealing hidden treasures and pathways. In battles and contests where countless prizes are sought, Indra is invoked for protection. The people call upon his strong aids, trusting in his might. They summon Indra, young and vigorous, the possessor of immense wealth, the slayer of Vṛtras with his thunderbolt. As the unconquered bull, Indra is asked to increase their pleasing offerings at gatherings, to bring food and ensure their victory. Whoever, in ages to come, offers praises to Indra the thunderer will not find their devotion unrewarded. Indra, like a bull among the herd, stirs the peoples with his unmatched strength. He alone rules over treasures, the lord of the five peoples, master of wealth. From every community, the people call upon Indra, longing for him to be their own. They entreat Indra to bring abundant, victorious, and ever-growing wealth for their aid. With the force of his fist, he has struck down the Vṛtras, laying low every obstacle. With Indra's help, they wish to take up the thunderbolt themselves, shatter their foes, and conquer all rivals in battle. Joined with brave companions and strong allies, they seek to overcome those who rise against them, with Indra as their leader. Indra's greatness is vast, ever increasing; his might, as the wielder of the thunderbolt, stretches as wide as the sky. Whether men seek offspring or the wise pursue insight, all are urged to rely on Indra. His belly, eager for Soma, swells like the sea, his form broad as the cresting waters. His gracious bounty shines, rich in cattle, like a ripened branch offered to the worshipper. Indra's powers and aids are ever-present for the devoted, instantly available to those who serve him. His praise and hymns are desirable, recited at the Soma-drinking, for Indra's delight. The people invite him to come, rejoicing in the exhilarating Soma, with all offerings, and his overflowing strength. At the pressing of Soma, they pour out the drink for Indra, who delights in it, knowing he has made all things possible for those who act. Indra, lord of all peoples, is called to join the sacrifices, to rejoice in the songs sung by his devotees. They pour forth their songs to him, the bull, the lord, with deep devotion. Indra is urged to be the all-pervading, the powerful, the most worthy, swift and splendid. He is asked to propel the people toward wealth, eager strength, fame, and glory. Indra is entreated to grant cattle, horses, wide renown, and undiminished life for all. He is asked to bestow great fame, abundant strength, and wealth of a thousand, along with chariot-borne riches. With hymns, the people praise Indra, the lord of wealth, master of treasures, ancient and ever-bringing help at the offering. In every home, at every pressing, Indra is praised with ever greater hymns, his strength sung forth by all. The singers of the Gāyatrī chant to Indra; those who praise the sun exalt the Sun; the priests, O hundred-powered one, have yoked Indra as one would raise a lofty banner. When Indra ascended from summit to summit, accomplishing many clear deeds, he considered the purpose of each act, stirring with his troop. Indra is asked to yoke his two tawny, strong-haired steeds, fit for the yoke, and to come near, eager for the Soma, to hear the songs of his devotees. He is invited to these praises, to resound with his voice, to be gracious and generous, to join their prayers and help their sacrifice grow. Let the laudation for Indra be spoken, the praise that increases him, in the well-guarded place. As the mighty one delights in their pressed offerings and their friendships, the people seek his friendship, his wealth, and his heroic strength. May generous Indra grant them riches. Indra, famed for gifts and whose path is wide and clear, is asked to grant cattle, to open the enclosure, and to make the people prosper, for he is the stone-splitter. Neither earth nor sky can restrain Indra as he strives; he will conquer the shining waters and drive the cows together for his devotees. With open ears, Indra is called to hear their praise, to accept their words, and to make their hymns effective, even if a gap separates them. The people know Indra, most vigorous, famed for hearing invocations in contests. They call upon him for aid, the one who grants a thousandfold, trusting in his ever-present might and generosity.