Mantra 5
Aindra Soma-stuti: urging the Soma-offering and praising Indra’s greatness as the giver of wealth and victory
एदु मधोर्मदिन्तरं सिञ्चाध्वर्यो अन्धसः एवा हि वीरस्तवते सदावृधः
edu madhormadintaraṃ siñcādhvaryo andhasaḥ evā hi vīrastavate sadāvṛdhaḥ
éd2 u2 mádhoḥ2 madíntaraṃ2 siñcā́2 adhvaryo2 ándhasaḥ2 evá2 hí2 vī́ra2 stávate2 sadā́vṛdhaḥ2
Even now, O Adhvaryu, pour forth of the sweet Soma-juice that which is most exhilarating; for thus, indeed, the hero, the ever-increasing (Indra), is to be praised.
ed u | madhoḥ | mad-intaram | siñca | adhvaryo | andhasaḥ | eva | hi | vīra | stavate | sadā-vṛdhaḥ
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{ "gloss_summary": "siñca is a direct ritual injunction to the Adhvaryu to pour Soma; madhu/andhas describe Soma as sweet and the pressed draught; sadāvṛdha indicates Indra’s perpetual increase through repeated Soma offerings; praise is appropriate ‘thus indeed’.", "ritual_interpretation": "The verse is performative speech accompanying the Soma-pouring act, ensuring its efficacy and inviting Indra’s strengthened presence.", "theological_insight": "Divine increase is ritually generated: repeated correct offering and praise cause Indra’s power to ‘grow’ and protect the rite.", "etymology_highlights": "andhas (pressed juice/draught); sadā-vṛdha (ever-growing); mad-intara (most intoxicating/invigorating portion)." }