Atharva Veda · 170 of 724

HYMN II

In praise of Indra 1. For Indra, ministering priests! run ye and press the Soma juice,   That he may hear his praiser’s word, and this my call. 2. Thou into whom the drops find way as sap pours life into a    tree,   Drive off in thine abundant might our demon foes. 3. For Indra, thunder-armed, who drinks the Soma press the Soma    out:   He, youthful, conqueror, and Lord is praised by all.