Dashati 19
Indra’s universal sovereignty and the bestowal of wealth and strength through properly offered Soma-hymns
Indra
Aindra—energetic triumphant prosperity-seeking
R̥ṣi not identifiable from the provided input; the verses function as Aindra praise typical of Indra-centered stotra collections.
Soma offering with ghee-associated praise; wealth is conceived as ‘poured/anointed’ to Indra in the offering idiom while Soma drops signify abundance and correctness.
Mantras
Mantra 1
यस्यायं विश्व आर्यो दासः शेवधिपा अरिः तिरश्चिदर्ये रुशमे पवीरवि तुभ्येत्सो अज्यते रयिः
Whose (might) this whole (world), Ārya and Dāsa, (acknowledges); even the foe, though afar, (is made serviceable): for thee, O bright one, wealth is poured forth (as an oblation).
Mantra 2
तुरण्यवो मधुमन्तं घृतश्चतं विप्रासो अर्कमानृचुः अस्मे रयिः पप्रथे वृष्ण्यं शवो ऽस्मे स्वानास इन्दवः
The eager priests have chanted the hymn, sweet, bedewed with ghee; for us wealth hath expanded, (and) manly strength; for us the self-sounding Soma-drops (abound).
Frequently Asked Questions
It declares Indra’s rule over all—Ārya, Dāsa, and even distant enemies—and asks him to pour out prosperity and strength when the hymn and Soma offering are performed correctly.
In this context they function as a comprehensive pair, expressing the total scope of Indra’s sovereignty—everyone acknowledges his power, and even opposition can be made serviceable.
It points to Soma drops that ‘sound/resonate’ in the ritual equipment (filters and vessels), signaling plentiful Soma and a well-executed offering that supports the prayer for wealth and vigor.