Mantra 2
Indra praised as Vṛtra-slayer who accepts stotra and Soma, granting prosperity to the observant patron
एष ब्रह्मा य ऋत्विय इन्द्रो नाम श्रुतो गृणे
eṣa brahmā ya ṛtviya indro nāma śruto gṛṇe
eṣa brahmā1 ya ṛtviya2 indro nāma3 śruto gṛṇe
This is the Brahman (of the rite), who is, in truth, Indra by name, renowned, whom I praise.
eṣaḥ | brahmā | yaḥ | ṛtviyaḥ | indraḥ | nāma | śrutaḥ | gṛṇe
Aindra-sāman (generic; specific tune not supplied in input)
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{ "gloss_summary": "brahmā is explained as either the Brahman priest or the brahma (sacred utterance) that empowers; ṛtviyaḥ indicates fitness for rite/ṛtvij function; Indra is ‘renowned’ (śrutaḥ) and is praised (gṛṇe).", "ritual_interpretation": "Affirms the operative ritual principle: the rite’s brahman-power is present and is identified with Indra, ensuring efficacy and protection of the session.", "theological_insight": "Indra’s strength is not autonomous; it is awakened, increased, and made present through brahman—thus word (mantra) is the hidden engine of divine action.", "etymology_highlights": "brahman/brahmā (from bṛh, to expand—expansive sacred power); ṛtviya (ṛtu/ṛta + -iya: belonging to right time/order); śruta (from śru, heard)." }