‘I am Indra, the king of heaven;
of the senses I am the mind;
and in living beings I am consciousness.’
(Bhagavad-Gita 10.22)
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We call forth Indra, the Lord of the Heaven
Who performs deeds of grace for the World
Just as we call forth a cow with calf for milk!
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O Indra, the drinker of Soma, drink Soma
Juice from the cups of love and devotion!
Your bliss lies in giving wealth to devotees!
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We know Thee while You are being praised.
Let Your speech not be devoid of us. May you
Not abandon us at any time! Be with us always!
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Indra is our best friend.Always approach
Him, the most learned and wise, and always
Speak to Him who is beyond all our speech!
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May those who hate us be expelled from others
Even from their abodes! Those who are authorized
To serve Indra may join us to praise Him here itself!
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O Indra, the destroyer of enemies! May the enemies
Also speak good and graceful of us by Thy grace!
Let us live witnessing this among those who cultivate!
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O Indra, maintain us by drinking Soma juice
Which is the bliss among the blissful, causes
Pleasure unto Thee, the protector of the Universe!
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O Lord of the hundred rites! Accept our prayer, and
Dilute the dense nature of the layers that surround
Us into total absence, Protect us by Your splendor!
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We make Thee, the Lord of our food, You are the very
Prana of the powers of vital forces, O Great Thunderer,
Be pleased to protect us from the misery of the world!
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Great is the Lord who accomplishes the deeds
He is the very friend of those who offer their prayers,
He is the protector of all forms of wealth! Sing His glory!
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* Indra: the Lord of the Heaven,
It is one of the names of Lord Shiva.
* Based on 'Indra Suktam'- a hymn of Holy Rig-Veda,
The Ancient most Scripture of the World.