Atharva Veda · 587 of 724

HYMN VI

HYMN VI 1. Thee, Indra, we invoke, the Bull, what time the Soma is ex-    pressed.   So drink thou of the savoury juice. 2. Indra, whom many laud, accept the strength-confering Soma    juice.   Quaff, pour down drink that satisfies. 3. Indra, with all the Gods promote our wealth-bestowing sacrifice,   Thou highly-lauded Lord of men. 4. Lord of the brave, to thee proceed these drops of Soma juice    expressed,   The bright drops to thy dwelling-place. 5. Within thy belly, Indra take Soma the juice most excellent:   The heavenly drops belong to thee. 6. Drink our libation, Lord of hymns: with streams of meath thou    art bedewed:   Our glory, Indra, is thy gift. 7. To Indra go the treasures of the worshipper which never fail:   He drinks the Soma and is strong. 8. From far away, from near at hand, O Vritra-slayer, come to us:   Accept the songs we sing to thee.