HYMN CXLIV. Indra.

THIS deathless Indu, like a steed, strong and of full vitality, belongs to thee, the Orderer.

Here, by us, for the worshipper, is the wise bolt that works with skill.

It brings the bubbling beverage as a dexterous man brings the effectual strong drink.

Impetuous AhΔ«Ε›uva, a bull among cows of his, looked down upon the restless Hawk.

That the strong-pinioned Bird hath brought, Child of the Falcon, from afar, what moves upon a hundred wheels along the female Dragon's path.

Which, fair, unrobbed, the Falcon brought thee in his foot, the red-hued dwelling of the juice; Through this came vital power which lengthens out our days, and kinship through its help awoke.

So Indra is by lndu's power; e’en among Devas will it repel great treachery. Wisdom, most Sapient One, brings force that lengthens life. May wisdom bring the juice to us.