Rig Veda
ugro jajñe vīryāya svadhāvāñcakrir apo naryo yat kariṣyan jagmir yuvā nṛṣadanam avobhis trātā na indra enaso mahaś cit
Strong, Godly-natured, born for hero exploit, man's Friend, he doth whatever deed he willeth. Saving us e'en from great transgression, Indra, the Youthful, visiteth man's home with favour.
hantā vṛtram indraḥ śūśuvānaḥ prāvīn nu vīro jaritāram ūtī kartā sudāse aha vā u lokaṃ dātā vasu muhur ā dāśuṣe bhūt
Waxing greatness Indra slayeth Vritra: the Hero with his aid hath helped the singer. He gave Sudas wide room and space, and often hath granted wealth to him who brought oblations.
yudhmo anarvā khajakṛt samadvā śūraḥ satrāṣāḍ januṣem aṣāﾱhaḥ vy āsa indraḥ pṛtanāḥ svojā adhā viśvaṃ śatrūyantaṃ jaghāna
Soldier unchecked, war-rousing, battling Hero, unconquered from of old, victorious ever, Indra the very strong hath scattered armies; yea, he hath slain each foe who fought against him.
ubhe cid indra rodasī mahitvā paprātha taviṣībhis tuviṣmaḥ ni vajram indro harivān mimikṣan sam andhasā madeṣu vā uvoca
Thou with thy greatness hast filled full, O Indra, even both the worlds with might, O thou Most Mighty. Lord of Bays, Indra, brandishing his thunder, is gratified with Soma at the banquet.
vṛṣā jajāna vṛṣaṇaṃ raṇāya tam u cin nārī naryaṃ sasūva pra yaḥ senānīr adha nṛbhyo astīnaḥ satvā gaveṣaṇaḥ sa dhṛṣṇuḥ
A Bull begat the Bull for joy of battle, and a strong Mother brought forth him the manly. He who is Chief of men, their armies' Leader, is strong Hero, bold, and fain for booty.
nū cit sa bhreṣate jano na reṣan mano yo asya ghoram āvivāsāt yajñair ya indre dadhate duvāṃsi kṣayat sa rāya ṛtapā ṛtejāḥ
The people falter not, nor suffer sorrow, who win themselves this God's terrific spirit. He who with sacrifices worships Indra is lord of wealth, law-born and law's protector.
yad indra pūrvo aparāya śikṣann ayaj jyāyān kanīyaso deṣṇam amṛta it pary āsīta dūram ā citra citryam bharā rayiṃ naḥ
Whene'er the elder fain would help the younger the greater cometh to the lesser's present. Shall the Immortal sit aloof' inactive? O Wondrous Indra, bring us wondrous riches.
yas ta indra priyo jano dadāśad asan nireke adrivaḥ sakhā te vayaṃ te asyāṃ sumatau caniṣṭhāḥ syāma varūthe aghnato nṛpītau
Thy dear folk, Indra, who present oblations, are, in chief place, thy friends, O Thunder-wielder. May we be best content in this thy favour, sheltered by One who slays not, but preserves us.
eṣa stomo acikradad vṛṣā ta uta stāmur maghavann akrapiṣṭa rāyas kāmo jaritāraṃ ta āgan tvam aṅga śakra vasva ā śako naḥ
To thee the mighty hymn hath clamoured loudly, and, Maghavan, the eloquent hath besought thee. Desire of wealth hath come upon thy singer: help us then, Sakra, to our share of riches.
sa na indra tvayatāyā iṣe dhās tmanā ca ye maghavāno junanti vasvī ṣu te jaritre astu śaktir yūyam pāta svastibhiḥ sadā naḥ
Place us by food which thou hast given, O Indra, us and the wealthy patrons who command us. Let thy great power bring good to him who lauds thee. Ye Gods, preserve us evermore with blessings.