Atharva Veda · 207 of 724

HYMN XXXIX

A priest’s prayer for power and glory 1. Let sacrifice, like fame, thrive sped by Indra, inspired, well-    ordered, with a thousand powers.   To highest rank raise me who bring oblation, me who move    forth to far-extended vision. 2. We will pay sacrifice and serve with worship our glorious Indra,    famous for his glories.   Give thou us sway which Indra hath promoted, and in this boon    of thine may we be famous. 3. Indra was glorious at his birth; Agni, Soma were born    renowned.   And glorious am I, the most illustrious of all that is.