Atharva Veda · 643 of 724

HYMN LXII

HYMN LXII 5. To Indra sing a Sāman, sing to the high Sage a lofty song,   To him who keeps the Law, inspired and fain for praise. 6. Thou, Indra, art preeminent: thou gavest splendour to the Sun.   Maker of all things, thou art mighty and All-God. 7. Radiant with light thou wentest to the sky, the luminous realms:    of heaven.   The Gods, O Indra, strove to win thee for their friend. 8. Sing forth to him whom many men invoke, to him whom many    laud:   Invite the potent Indra with your songs of praise; 9. Whose lofty might—for doubly strong is he—supports the    heaven and earth,   And hills and plains and floods and light with manly power. 10. Such, praised by many! thou art King. Alone thou smitest foe-    men dead,   To gain, O Indra, spoils of war and high renown.