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Sama Veda II.9.3.3: Piercing with conquering strength the cow-stalls, Indra, pitiless

by The Rishis of the Sama Veda c. 1200–1000 BCE (traditional; uncertain)

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895) · From Hymns of the Samaveda (1895)

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1. Piercing with conquering strength the cow-stalls, Indra, pitiless hero with unbounded anger,
Victor in fight, unshaken and resistless--may he protect our armies in our battles!

2. Indra guide these! Brihaspati, and Soma, the guerdon and the sacrifice precede them;
And let the banded Maruts march in forefront of heavenly hosts that conquer and demolish!

3. Ours be the potent host of mighty Indra, King Varuna the Maruts, and Adityas!
Uplifted is the shout of Gods who conquer, hightninded Gods who cause the worlds to tremble.

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MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.9.3.3: Piercing with conquering strength the cow-stalls, Indra, pitiless.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/451/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.9.3.3: Piercing with conquering strength the cow-stalls, Indra, pitiless.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/451/.

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