Hinduism · Vedas · Atharva Veda

Atharva Veda 20.14

GriffithEnglish

We call on thee, O peerless One. We, seeking help, possessing nothing firm ourselves, Call on thee wonderful in fight.

On thee for aid in sacrifice. This youth of ours, the bold, the mighty, hath gone forth. We, therefore, we thy friends, Indra, have chosen thee, free- giver, as our guardian God.

Him who of old hath brought to us this and that blessing, him I magnify for you, Even Indra, O my friends, for help:

Borne by bay steeds, the Lord of heroes, ruling men, for it is he who takes delight. The Bounteous Lord bestows on us his worshippers hundreds of cattle and of steeds.

Hinduism · Vedas · Atharva Veda

Atharva Veda 20.14

GriffithEnglish

We call on thee, O peerless One. We, seeking help, possessing nothing firm ourselves, Call on thee wonderful in fight.

On thee for aid in sacrifice. This youth of ours, the bold, the mighty, hath gone forth. We, therefore, we thy friends, Indra, have chosen thee, free- giver, as our guardian God.

Him who of old hath brought to us this and that blessing, him I magnify for you, Even Indra, O my friends, for help:

Borne by bay steeds, the Lord of heroes, ruling men, for it is he who takes delight. The Bounteous Lord bestows on us his worshippers hundreds of cattle and of steeds.