HYMN XXXVIII. Indra.

WIDE, Indra Śatakratu, spreads the bounty of thine ample grace: So, Lord of fair dominion, Friend of all men, give us splendid wealth.

The food which, Mightiest Indra, thou possessest worthy of renown Is bruited as most widely famed, invincible, O Golden-hued!

O Darter of the Stone, the powers which readily obey thy will. Divinities, both thou and they, ye rule, to guard them, Earth and Heaven.

And from whatever power of thine, O Indra, i. May be, Bring thou to us heroic strength: thou hast a man's regard for us.

In thy protection, with these aids of thine, O Lord of Hundred Powers, Indra, may we be guarded well. Hero. May we be guarded well.