The Rig Veda — Mandala 1, Hymn 8… (1896)
“ Mighty is Indra, yea supreme; greatness be his, the Thunderer: Wide as the heaven extends his power 6. Which aideth those to win them sons, who come as heroes to the fight, Or singers loving holy thoughts. 7. His belly, drinking deepest draughts of Soma, like an ocean swells, Like wide streams from the cope of heaven. 8. So also is his excellence, great, vigorous, rich in cattle, like A ripe branch to the worshipper. 9. For verily thy mighty powers, Indra, are saving helps at once Unto a worshipper like me. ”
