With reverence and longing, the sages and worshippers turned their hearts to Indra, the mighty lord, seeking his favor and bounty, rich in cows and wealth. They recalled how Indra had protected the generous guest, how he had guarded those who came seeking prosperity, and how his blessings had been bestowed upon many, both in assemblies and among the ten clans. Indra, known as Maghavan, granted wealth of cows and gold to Kanva, Paktha, Gosarya, and Asana, honoring their devotion and generosity. The devotees sang forth the praises of Shakra, Indra renowned for his generosity, whose greatness was celebrated by those who pressed the Soma and sang hymns. His desired wealth was honored as if by thousands, and his mighty deeds—vast and difficult to overcome—were remembered by all. Like a mountain, Indra’s riches flowed among the generous when the pressed Soma delighted him, and when the sacred drink was offered, the waters poured into the altar like milch cows streaming to the worshipper. For the sinless and the invoked, thoughts poured forth honeyed words; the Soma, streaming with devotion, and the praises were laid before Indra. May the Soma, offered with proper rites, come to the worshippers like a horse delighting in its riders. The songs that Indra delights in were praised in the city as he chose the invocation. The mighty, fierce, discerning, wealth-giving lord was proclaimed, his glory of great generosity shining forth. Like water pouring from a vessel, Indra nourished the worshipper with wealth, always. Whether far away, on earth, or in heaven, the devotees called upon Indra to harness his horses and come swiftly, accompanied by his exalted companions. His chariot-bearers, unwearied and strong, surpassed even the wind; with them, Indra struck down the enemy of men and encompassed the heavens. The worshippers knew much of Indra’s favor, as he brought Etaśa to success in his quest for wealth and brought the ten herds under his control. Just as he had done for Kaṇva in sacrifice and long-lasting ritual, subduing enemies and bestowing radiant wealth and lineage of the Hari, Indra granted protection in the cow-stall. Indra’s deeds were celebrated: he drank the pressed Soma with Manu and Sāṃvaraṇa, honored as a guest at the sacrifice, bringing nourishment and prosperity together. He led Praskaṇva to safety, awakening him from sleep, and sought thousands of cows, strong as a bull and fierce as a wolf to the Dasyu. To those who did not find the worshippers with hymns, though urged by the seer’s inspiration, the devotees spoke anew of Indra, eager to bestow gifts. For Indra, the seven-headed hymn was composed, flawless in the highest abode of the triple realm. He made all the worlds resound and first gained manly strength. Indra, giver of treasures, was invoked, and his most recent favor was known; the worshippers prayed to reach the herd rich in cows. To whom Indra granted gifts, abundance and wealth followed. The singers of praises, having pressed the Soma, called upon Indra again and again, seeking his divine generosity. Indra’s surpassing might was remembered: he struck down Krivi with weapons, proclaimed the defeat of Śuṣṇa, and propped up and spread out the distant heaven, becoming lord of the earth. His friendship extended to every noble, every Dāsa, every ally, and every foe, even among the Arya and the fierce; the wealth was won for Indra. Swiftly, the inspired ones sang honey-sweet, ghee-flowing hymns, and for them, wealth, manly power, and strength spread. The Soma-draughts were pressed for Indra. As Indra drank the pressed Soma with Manu, son of Vivasvat, and delighted in hymns with Trita, rejoicing together, he was gladdened by the pressed Soma for Pṛṣadhra, Medhya, and Mātariśvan. He drank Soma with Daśaśipra, Daśoṇya, and Syūmaraśmi, remaining straight in his ways. For the composer of hymns who drank Soma with boldness, Viṣṇu strode out the three steps, in accordance with the law of Mitra. Indra was pleased by praises in the contest for prizes; for him, the worshippers offered their devotion like a cow yielding abundant milk, desiring fame. He was their giver, their father, the great, the mighty, the lordly one. The mighty Maghavan, much-invoked, was asked to grant wealth of cows and horses. To whom Indra granted gifts, wealth and prosperity increased. The worshippers, desiring riches, invoked Indra, lord of treasures and a hundred powers, with their hymns. They called upon Aditya to release them, to protect both their births, and prayed that his immortal power, established in heaven, stand firm at the fourth offering. Indra, singer of praises, taught and instructed the worshipper, granting favor. The Kanvas called upon him, offering songs and excellent praise. The ancient hymn was recited for Indra, and many great praises of truth were composed; the singer’s thoughts flowed forth. Indra shook forth abundant wealth, uniting earth and sun. The bright, pure, and strong ones—the heads of cattle and the Somas—gladdened Indra. He was invoked as supreme among the generous, foremost among the mighty, best of benefactors, knower of cattle, and lord of wealth. Indra increased the life of Kutsa, Atithigva, and others day by day. He was called, tamer of horses and possessor of a hundred powers, with praises. The flowing streams poured the essence of sweetness for the worshippers—those pressed far away among peoples and those pressed nearby, the drops of Soma. Indra was asked to destroy all hatreds, drive them away, and let all treasures come to the worshippers. Even among the chosen, the exhilarating portions were where Indra delighted in Soma. Indra was invited to come nearer, to approach with friendly thoughts and aids, with the most auspicious, helpful, and restful. The worshippers prayed to be made victorious, to be blessed with offspring and wealth, and to purify their strength with Indra’s powers. They sought to be nearest to his help in his battles, winning his favor with offerings and divine invocations. Eager for strength, the worshippers always went to the contest with praises, seeking Indra, the tamer of darkness, the tamer of horses, the foremost among the eager. And so, the story of Indra’s greatness, generosity, and power was sung, celebrated, and invoked, as the devotees sought his blessings, guidance, and strength in all their endeavors.