indrasahasranāmastotraṃ sārtham
by Vasistha Kavyakantha Ganapati Muni
1 prathamaṃ nāmaśatakam indro devatamo'nīlaḥ suparṇaḥ pūrṇa bandhuraḥ । viśvasya damitā viśvaśyeśāno viśvacarṣaṇiḥ ॥ 1 ॥ 1. Indra is the highest deva among all devas. He is the great bird (Suparna - garuda ) without any abode / moves swiftly like mind. He who has fully loaded chariot; tames all opponents. He is the ruler of the universe. He sees all. viśvāni cakrir viśvasmā.duttaro viśva bhūrbṛhan । cekitāno vartamānaḥ svadhayā'cakrayā paraḥ ॥ 2 ॥ 2. Indra is capable of all (good) actions, he is above all, the Supreme, leader and creator of the universe. Mighty Indra fills the universe with his rays (Sun, universal knowledge), moves by his own will / Inherent Power (swadha) without any vehiclewhich needs wheels to move. viśvānaro viśvarūpo viśvāyur viśvata spṛthuḥ । viśvakarmā viśvadevo vhśvato dhīraniṣkṛtaḥ ॥ 3 ॥ 3. Indra is the creator of the universe, has universal form, universal life, widely extended in the entire universe with universal activity. He is the universal deity, universal thought (divine mind) and stands above any reproach. triṣujātastigmaśaṛṅgo devo bradhno'ruṣaścaran । rucānaḥ paramo vidvān aruco rocayannajaḥ ॥ 4 ॥ 4.Indra Deva who knows all the three worlds is perceived as sharp - horned bull on the move (always moving). Most powerful, great Indra is shining with wisdom, he is self luminous and gives light (knowledge, destroys ignorance) to light - less (place/people). jyeṣṭho janānāṃ vṝṣabho jyotirjyeṣṭhaṃ sahomahi । abhikratūnāṃ damitā dhartā viśvasya karmaṇaḥ ॥ 5 ॥ 5. Indra is Jyeshtha (eldest/earliest form) Deva (divine mind of Supreme), he is the most powerful bull among mortals, gives supreme light. Great Indra who has superb strength destroys those who work against cosmic order and sustains universal activity. dhartā dhanānaṃ dhātṝṇāṃ dhātā dhiro dhiyeṣitaḥ । yajñasya sādhano yajño yajñavāhā apāmajaḥ ॥ 6 ॥ 6. Indra is the possessor/sustainer of wealth, supporter of supporters (of yajna), brave, driven by thought (mind). He accomplishes and upholds the (protects) yajna. He (himself) is the yajna. He releases the water blocked by Vritra (negative forces). yajñaṃ juṣāṇo yajato yuktagrāvṇo'viteṣiraḥ । suvajjraścyavano yoddhā yaśaso yajñiyo yahuḥ ॥ 7 ॥ 7. Indra desires (needs) yajna. He is the master of yajna. He is endowed with swift movements. Protects the soma presser in sacrifices. He has well designed Vajra (weapon / discriminatory power) The great warrior casts down the foe. Glorious Indra is the son of power (Sahasa - Agni). avayātā durmatīnāṃ hantā pāpasya rakṣasaḥ । kṛśasya coditā kṛtruḥ kṛtabrahmā dhṛtavrataḥ ॥ 8 ॥ 8. Indra gives protection (to aspirants) from people with evil thoughts, destroys people who protects sinful people. He propels the (mind of) weak. He is the master of action. He upholds divine law. Creator of Mantra (Brahma). dhṛṇavojā avitādhīnāṃ dhanānāṃ sañjidacyutaḥ । vihantā tamasastvaṣṭā tanūpāstarutāturaḥ ॥ 9 ॥ 9. Indra's vigor is spontaneous. He supports people endowed with great mental power (dhee), collects wealth, stands erect (immovable like mountain). Created all forms in the Universe, Twashta (Indra) disperses the all-pervading forces of ignorance. Indra is the guardian. He ferries, protects with rapid force. tveṣanṛmṇastveṣsaṃdṛk turāṣāḍaparājitaḥ । tugyrāvṛdhodasmatamaḥ tuvikūrmitamastujaḥ ॥ 10 ॥ 10. Indra who has radiating might crushes the foes swiftly. He is the supreme, performs many great deeds (tasks) and remains undefeated. Protects being firm in strong currents of water. vṛṣaprabharmā viśvāni vidvānādaṅkṣardirastavāḥ । mandro matīnāṃ vṝṣabho marutvānmarutāmṛṣiḥ ॥ 11 ॥ 11. Indra brings felicities in abundance (vrisha=Indra), He knows everything, causes discomfort to foes. He is strong, bestows good thoughts (mati to aspirants). filled with delight/overjoyed, lord of good thoughts, accompanied with Maruts. He is the seer among Maruts. mahāhastī gaṇapatirdhiyaṃ jinvo bṛhaspatiḥ । māhino madhavā mandī marko'rko medhiro mahān ॥ 12 ॥ 12. Bountiful Indra (has liberal hands to give), Master of gana (Mantra gana), He is Brihaspati, master of knowledge of Riks, Maghavan. Indra enjoys, he is purifier, wise. He is the Sun (giver of spiritual light), supreme. ॥ iti prathamaṃ nāmaśatakam ॥ 2 dvitīyaṃ nāmaśatakam pratirūpaḥparomātraḥpururūpaḥpuruṣṭutaḥ । puruhūtaḥ puraḥ sthātāḥpurumāyaḥ purandaraḥ ॥ 13 । 13. Indra is beyond measures (limitless), has many forms, he has the counter form for all the forms created/replica. He is invoked and lauded by many. Indra is stationed in front (of aspirant / yajamana of yajna), He performs variety of deeds. He is the tearer of cities (structures of the forces of ignorance). Pura = physical body = humans) purupraśastaḥ purukṛt purāṃ dartā purūtamaḥ । purugūrtaḥ pṛtsujetā puruvarpāḥ pravepanī ॥ 14 ॥ 14. Indra is widely lauded in yajna, Performer of many deeds, shatters wide range of cities, He manifests in manifold ways (in aspirants), Indra is the victor in many battles. He is spread (everywhere) in many forms. papriḥ pracetaḥ paribhūḥ panīyānapratiṣkutaḥ । pravṛddhaḥ pravayāḥ pātā pūṣaṇvānantarā bharaḥ ॥ 15 ॥ 15. Indra is Prachetasa who is consciously active, (helps the aspirant) abides in the supreme (parame vyoman), most praiseworthy, he cannot be covered. Indra increases in strength within (aspirants), grows abundantly, gives protections being accompanied by Pushan, brings protection within. puruśākaḥ pāñcajanyaḥ purubhojāḥ puruvasuḥ । piśaṅgarātiḥ papuriḥ puroyodhaḥ pṛthujrayā ॥ 16 ॥ 16. Indra is helpful, he is with panchajana (``pancha jana - five classes of people'' - interpreted differently by many scholars). Devours variety of knowledge. Master of variety of wealth. Indra is resplendent (like gold), filled with energy, warrior who has destroyed the Dasyus and leads (aspirants) again and again. prarikva pradivaḥ pūrvyaḥ purobhūḥ pūrvajā ṛṣiḥ । praṇetā pramatiḥ panyaḥ pūrvayāvā prabhūvasuḥ ॥ 17 ॥ 17. Indra exceeds both Earth and Heaven, He is the most ancient deva who performs many deeds, appears in manifold ways. He is the first born, Rishi. He leads with guiding thoughts. Wonderful Indra is the lord of great wealth. He is the first born among Devas and humans. prayajyuḥ pāvakaḥ pūṣā padavīḥ pathikṛtpatiḥ । purutmā palitohetā prahetā prāvitā pitā ॥ 18 ॥ 18. Indra contnues to be in yajna / comes forward, he is with Pushan, purifys. He is the constructor of paths, is present every where, has grown with times. He is the shooter who smites and not smitten. He is the father and protector. purunṛmṇaḥ parvateṣṭhāḥ prācāmanyuḥ purohitaḥ । purāṃbhinduranādhṛṣyaḥ purājāḥ paprathintamaḥ ॥ 19 ॥ 19. Indra is the warrior with variegated strength, dwells in the summits (of consciousness), his wrath moves upward, stationed in front He is the destroyer of cities. He is firm, invincible, shows the right path (to aspirants). pṛtanāṣāḍ bāhuśardhī bṛhadreṇuraniṣṭṛtaḥ । abhibhūtirayopāṣṭiḥ bṛhadrerapidhānavān ॥ 20 ॥ 20. Indra endowed with mighty arms is the conqueror in many battles, He stirs up great dust (in his movements) remains unmoved, he overcomes (the foes) alone/unhurt. He approaches with iron-like heels, He is mighty. Removes the covering of Light (knowledge). brahmapriyo brahmajūto brahmavāhā araṅgamaḥ । bodhinmanā avakrakṣī bṛhadbhānuramitrahā ॥ 21 ॥ 21. Indra loves the Mantra, is impelled by Mantras, upholder of Mantra, he is ready with his mighty movements. He has awakened mind, is undecaying and is with enormous luster, kills the foes. bhūrikarmā bharekṛtnurbhadrakṛd bhārvarobhṛmiḥ । bhareṣu havyo bhūryojāḥ purohāprāśuṣāt praṣāṭ ॥ 22 ॥ 22. Indra is the doer of many deeds / great tasks in battles, is blissful with the prayers. Indra is invoked in yajnas, he is with abundant vigor, wanders everywhere, destroys the cities, overcomes the foes and offers perfect protection. prabhaṅgīmahiṣo bhīmo bhūryāsutiraśastihā । prasakṣī viśpatirvīraḥ paraspāḥ śavassaspatiḥ ॥ 23 ॥ 23. Indra is mighty, fierce, manifests the force wholly, destroys the evil. He is lauded with soma offerings, He is the lord of luminous strength, guardian of people, hero, protector, lord of luminous strength. ॥ iti dvitīyaṃ nāmaśatakam ॥ 3 tṛtīyaṃ nāmaśatakam purudatraḥ pitṛtamaḥ purukṣurbhīguḥ paṇiḥ । pratvākṣāṇaḥ purāṃ darmāpanasyurbhimātihā ॥ 24 ॥ 24. Indra is the generous giver, He is very fatherly, He is the possessor of excellent and beautiful riches. Possessor of abundant knowledge (go / gava = knowledge), He fights against the Panis. He cuts (unwanted thoughts), He destroys the cities (of foes); works hard, kills the arrogant (foes). pṛthivyā vṛṣabhaḥ pratnaḥ pramandī prathamaḥ pṛthuḥ । tyaḥ samudravyacāḥ pāyuḥ praketaścarṣaṇīsahaḥ ॥ 25 ॥ 25. Indra is the strong master of the earth, the ancient lord, enjoys chanting of Mantras, the eldest and the lord of all, He is spread widely, He shatters the foes, enjoys abundant Soma, most intelligent (conscious - praketa), helps who have the power of (spiritual) vision. kārudhāyāḥ kavivṛdhaḥ kanīnaḥ kratumānkratuḥ । kṣapāvastā kavitamo girvāhāḥ kīricodanaḥ ॥ 26 ॥ 26. Indra increases (his power) and upholds the Rishis (Seers) who sing (Mantras), he has mighty will (power) since birth, eradicates darkness (brings light), greatest among great Seers, upholds the word (Veda) drives the singers forward to felicities. Kavi is the Rishi (Seer) who can see (vision) beyond the perception of normal sensory organs. kṣapāvānkauśikaḥ kārī rājākṣamyasya gopatiḥ । gaurgorduro duro'ścasya yavasyadura āduriḥ ॥ 27 ॥ 27 Indra is the son of Kushika, protector of Earth, is vigilant in nights, king of settlements on earth, protector of cows (knowledge), He is the Cow (go - knowledge). He is the destroyer of darkness, opens the doors of light (knowledge), life - energies (Ashva) and material forces. Symbolically `Go' is light and knowledge and `Ashva' stands for Pranashakti - life energies. Kshapavan also gives the meaning, `Indra who accepts Soma in the nights'. Indra is also depicted as `Milch - Cow' (Kamadhenu). candrabudhnaścarṣaṇiprāścakṛtyaścodayanmatiḥ । candrabhānuścitratamaścamrīṣaścacakramāsajaḥ ॥ 28 ॥ 28. Indra is embedded in delight. He bestows proficiency, impels intellect. Radiant / wonderful. Indra holds Vajra (discus) firmly with brilliant might. Symbolically `Vajra' stands for discriminatory power (viveka). Indra dispels ignorance (ajnana) of aspirants by (Vajra) giving them discriminatory power. tuviśuṣmastuvidyumnastuvijātastuvīmadhaḥ । tuvikūrmistuvimrakṣastuviśagmastuvipratiḥ ॥ 29 ॥ 29. Indra who takes many births appears/manifests (in different forms) in front of number of aspirants and protects number of seekers. He is the doer of many tasks. He has great powers, variegated strength, radiance and affluence. tuvinṛmṇastuvigrīvastuvirādhāstuvikratuḥ । tuvimātrastuvigrābhastuvideṣṇastuviṣvaṇiḥ ॥ 30 ॥ 30. Indra has many powers, mighty neck, accompanied with many strengths (Maruts etc.), manifold will power. He appears ever growing, accepts numerous offerings and gives many felicities. tūtujitstavasastakvastuvigristurvaṇistradaḥ । ratheṣṭhastaraṇistumrastviṣīmānanapacyutaḥ ॥ 31 ॥ 31. Indra is the distributor/promoter of great felicities. He is the great leader, moves swiftly. Resplendent Indra is adorable, mighty, moves swiftly like steed (in battles) seated in the chariot, destroys the foes. He can not be overpowered by foes. todastarutrastaviṣī muṣāṇastaviṣasturā । titirvā taturistrātā bhūrṇistūrṇistavastaraḥ ॥ 32 ॥ 32. Indra who is like a whip (leads on the right path) saves aspirant across. He consumes strength (of foes), vigorous, swift, smites and overcomes the foes. He has everything in him. Enormously strong Indra protects aspirants to swiftly cross (worldly as well as spiritual adversities). yajñavṛddho yajñiyānāṃ prathamo yajvano vṛdhaḥ । amitrakhādo'nimiṣo viṣuṇo'sunvanto'juraḥ ॥ 33 ॥ 33. Indra grows / gets strength by yajna (by soma - chanting), he is the master (supreme) of yajna, increases his powers by yajna. Indra's eyes do not wink, he rushes like bull and destroys foes. He turns away from yajna where Soma is not prepared. Unwinking : staying without winking is one among many special features of devatas. akṣitotirdābhyo'ryaḥ śipriṇīvānagoruḍhaḥ । āśrutkarṇo'ntarikṣaprā amitaujā ariṣṭutaḥ ॥ 34 ॥ 34. Indra enjoys numerous wealth, he is honest, unquestionable hero. He is filled with light (knowledge). He listens from everywhere, stationed in mid region (antariksha), has unlimited strength and praised by warriors. ॥ iti tṛtīyaṃ nāmaśatakam ॥ 4 caturthaṃ nāmaśatakam adṛṣṭa ekarāḍūrdhva ūrdhvasānaḥ sanādyuvā । sthiraḥ sūryaḥ svabhūtyojāḥ satyarādhāḥ sanaśrutaḥ ॥ 35 ॥ 35. Indra is imperceptible, eternal, lord of energies, moves in the upper regions, raises upwards, stable, Sun who stimulates activity, stands with his own might, shining with Truth, well known. prakalpaḥ sattvānāṃ keturacyutacyuduruvyacāḥ । śavasī svapatiḥ svojāḥ śacīvānavidīdhayuḥ ॥ 36 ॥ 36. Indra is the initiator, intuition in aspirants, moves the unmovables, unassailable, far reaching, master of himself with his own strength. He who has the power (shachi), gives the light which does not scatter. Shachi is the power of Indra. He is depicted as Shachivan, lord of Shachi in many Mantras. Refer R:1.54.2. It is the name of the spouse of Indra in Puranas. satyaśuṣmaḥ satyasatvā sūnuḥ satyasyasomapāḥ । dasyorhantā divo dhartā rājā divyasya cetanaḥ ॥ 37 ॥ 37. Indra has unfailing strength, warrior of the Sattva (Truth), the son of Truth, drinker of Soma, slays the Dasyus, Supports both the heaven and the mid world, He is the King, divine consciousness (chetana). ṛgmiyo'rvā rocamāno rabhodā ṛtapā ṛtaḥ । ṛjīṣī raṇakṛdrevā nṛtviyo radhracodanaḥ ॥ 38 ॥ 38. Indra is (becomes) the Mantra (Rik), makes aspirant to shine, imparts strength, protector of Truth. He is the Truth, true in his being, gives happiness (riches), affluent and inspires to get happiness (riches). Indra manifests as the Rik Mantra with proper chanting in yajna. ṛṣvorāyo'vanīrājā rayisthāno radāvasuḥ । ṛbhukṣā animāno'ścaḥ sahamānaḥ samudriyaḥ ॥ 39 ॥ 39. Indra is magnificent/noble, with abundant bliss, King, source of felicities, bestows felicities, chief of Ribhus (heavenly craftsmen), limitless. He is Ashva (life -energies), forceful, holds riches like ocean. ṛṇakātirgirvarṇasyuḥ kījaḥ khidvākhajaṅkaraḥ । ṛjīṣo vasuvidvenyo vājeṣu dadhṛṣaḥ kaviḥ ॥ 40 ॥ 40. Indra demands commitment. He is wonderful, seeks joy in the Word (Veda), he causes misery (to the foes), initiator of battles, remover (of foes). He has riches, is attractive, victor with abundant felicities. He is the Seer/Rishi. virapśī vīlito vipro viśvavedā ṛtāvṛdhaḥ । ṛtayugdharmakṛddhenurdhanajiddhāmavarmavāṭ ॥ 41 ॥ 41. Indra, the lord of opulence, weakens the foes. Illumined Indra is omniscient, increases the Rita (self law), yoked with Truth, law maker, milching cow, conqueror of riches, abode of all aspirations, strong with armor. ṛtejāḥ sakṣaṇiḥ somyaḥ saṃsṛṣṭijidṛbhuṣṭhiraḥ । ṛtayuḥ sabalaḥ sahyurvajravāhā ṛcīṣamaḥ ॥ 42 ॥ 42. Indra is born in the Truth, overcomes all adversaries, He is Soma (soma yajna), collaborates (with his aids), follows Rita, strong, victorious holding vajra. He is the very light (knowledge imbibed) of the Riks. ṛgmīdadhṛṣvānṛṣvaujāḥ sugopāḥ svayaśastaraḥ । svabhiṣṭisumnaḥ sehānaḥ sunītiḥ sukṛtaḥ śuciḥ ॥ 43 ॥ 43. Indra knows the Riks, overthrows the foes, has great vigor, strong protector, glorious, gives desired felicities, defeats (the foes), leader, gives good direction, Pure with auspicious deeds. ṛṇayāḥ sahasaḥ sūnuḥ sudānuḥ sagaṇo vasuḥ । stomyaḥ samadvā satrāhā stomavāhā ṛtīṣahaḥ ॥ 44 ॥ 44. Indra fulfills obligations, he is the son of energy is on move, he is the great giver, endowed with followers/attendants, donor of riches, worthy to be invoked (stomyaḥ), enjoys with yajniks, kills foes. He is the achiever of many deeds, subdues adversaries. ॥ iti caturthaṃ nāmaśatakam ॥ 5 pañcamaṃ nāmaśatakam śaviṣṭhaḥ śavasaḥ putraḥ śatamanyuḥ śatakratuḥ । śakraḥ śikṣānaraḥ śuṣmī śrutkarṇaḥ śravayatsakhā ॥ 45 ॥ 45. Mighty Indra is impetuous, has done many deeds (shatakratu). He is Shakra/mighty the instructor, showers powerful (bliss), blazing, has the ears to hear (the prayers), opens up the ears (of aspirants to receive knowledge) like a friend. Shatakratu is a synonym of Indra in Puranas which says that he has performed one hundred yajnas (kratus). śatamūtiḥ śardhanītiḥ śatanīthaḥ śatāmaghaḥ । ślokī śivatamaḥ śrutyaṃ nāmabibhradanānataḥ ॥ 46 ॥ 46. Indra has hundredfold growth/progress (uuti) with glorious deeds attained in many ways, opulent, has luminous energy, purest, bears the title as (source of) inspiration (shrutyam). He is unbending (firm). śūraḥ śiprī sahasrotiḥ śubhraḥ śaṛṅkṣaṅgavṛṣonapāt । śāsaḥ śākī śravaskāmaḥ śavasāvānahaṃsanaḥ ॥ 47 ॥ 47. Valiant Indra has strong chin (mighty). Son of sage Shringavrisha (fashioned by sage with special hymns), has abundant growth. He is chaste, abides by his law, likes the inspired knowledge. He is confident of himself. surūpakṛtrurīśānaḥ śūśuvānaḥ śacīpatiḥ । satīnasatvā sanitā śaktīvānamitakratuḥ ॥ 48 ॥ 48. Indra fashions perfect forms, has abundant strength/absolute control, Ruler, lord of energies (shachi), bestows true power, dynamic, possesses force and boundless Will power. Refer Rigveda:1.4.1 and 6.47.18 Fashions perfect forms. sahasracetāḥ sumanāḥ śrutyaḥ śuddhaḥ śrutāmaghaḥ । satrādāvā somapāvā sukratuḥ śmaśruṣu śritaḥ ॥ 49 ॥ 49. Indra is endowed with variegated thoughts, right minded. Drinker of Soma is the great donor. He hears (prayers) well, Pure, has knowledge and perfect Will power. He is dedicated (fights battles with dedication) in battles. codapravṛddho viśvasya jagataḥ prāṇataspatiḥ । cautraḥ suprakarasronā cakramānaḥ sadāvṛdhaḥ ॥ 50 ॥ 50. Indra grows with inspiration (impelled prayers), is the lord of all that moves and breathes, swiftly destroys (cities of hostiles), his arms are upheld (for protection), desirous (of soma - prayers), increases force always (in aspirants). svabhiṣṭiḥ satpatiḥ satyaścārurvīratamaścatī । citraścikitvānājñātā pratimānaṃ sataḥ sataḥ ॥ 51 ॥ 51. Indra is joyful, Truthful, lord of existence (all that exists). Charming Indra is the supreme hero, supports truth/ destroyer of foes, has strong variegated thoughts, he commands In front (of the battle), he becomes the form and the measure of each existing thing. sthātāḥ sacetāḥ sadivaḥ sudaṃsāḥ suśravastamaḥ । sahodaḥ suśrutaḥ samrāṭsūpāraḥ sunvataḥ sakhā ॥ 52 ॥ 52. Indra mounted in his chariot, is conscious, luminous with perfect deeds. He is with perfect inspirations, bestower of strength, has inspired knowledge. He is the sovereign, carries (aspirants) safely through. He is the friend of one who prepares Soma. brahmavāhastamo brahmā viṣṇurvasvaḥpatirhariḥ । raṇāya saṃskṛto rudro raṇiteśānakṛcchivaḥ ॥ 53 ॥ 53. Indra is upholder of Mantras, well known. He is Mantra, he is Vishnu/he pervades everything, lord of treasures. He is with green steeds (hari) lord of treasures. He is Hara, Rudra/who roars, fights perfect battles, He is law maker, enjoys (Soma). viprajūto vipratamo yahvo vajrī hiraṇyayaḥ । vavro vīratarovāyurmātariśvā marutsakhā ॥ 54 ॥ 54. Indra is illumined thinker, supreme Rishi, mighty, holder of Vajra, blissful, radiant, covers the source (of foes), great hero. He is Vayu/vital energy, Matarishva who is always on move/brings fire, friend of Maruts. gūrtaśravā viśvagūrto vandanaśrudvicakṣaṇaḥ । vṛṣṇirvasupatirvājī vṛṣabho vājinī vasuḥ ॥ 55 ॥ 55. Indra who is lauded by all brings inspired knowledge, good listener of prayers, spreads rapidly, manifests (with his troop when invoked), He is the lord of riches born of plentitude. Mighty Indra is possessor of riches. vrishni: one who showers knowledge and power. Indra rushes to help aspirants along with his aids. Refer R:1.10.2. ॥ iti pañcamaṃ nāmaśatakam ॥ 6 ṣaṣṭhaṃ nāmaśatakam vigro vibhīṣaṇo vahnirvṛddhāyurviśruto vṛṣā । vrajabhṛdvṛtrahā vṛddho viśvavāro vṛtañcayaḥ ॥ 56 ॥ 56. Indra is wise, terrible to opponents, carries the oblations, ancient, popular who enjoys in heaven. Kills Vritra holding Vajra, increases his power in aspirants and grants all desirable things to aspirants. vṛṣajūtirvṛṣaratho vṛṣabhānno vṛṣakratuḥ । vṛṣakarmā vṛṣamaṇāḥ sudakṣaḥ sunvato vṛdhaḥ ॥ 57 ॥ 57. Indra moves with great speed in his mighty ratha, he is showerer of food (felicity), is endowed with abundant will power showers the grace magnanimously. Great astute Indra (power) grows within aspirants. Liberal benefactor bestows wealth and nourishment. adroghavāgasurahā vedhāḥ satrākaro'jaraḥ । apāraḥ suhavo'bhīrurabhibhaṅgo'ṅgirastamaḥ ॥ 58 ॥ 58. Indra is devoid of evil in his speech, killer of demons, Creator, works eternally, immortal, limitless, with his aids, destroys enemies. He is the most renowned Angira. amartyaḥ svāyudho'śatrurapratīto'bhimātiṣāṭ । amatrī sūnurarcatryaḥ samaddiṣṭirabhayaṅkaraḥ ॥ 59 ॥ 59. Immortal Indra has the perfect weapon, has no enemy, irresistible, rejoices together, mighty, born within aspirants, most worthy to be worshiped, auspicious, eradicates fear. Refer Mantra 1.103.4 Indra bears the name, tadūcuṣe mānuṣemā yugāni kīrtenyaṃ maghavā nāma bibhrat । upaprayandasyuhatyāya vajrī yaddha sūnuḥ śravase nāma dadhe ॥ 1.103.04 ``the son of inspired hearing'' `Nama', the name of devas, carries the power associated and it reveals in the person doing `Namajapa'. abhinetā spārharādhāḥ saptaraśmirabhiṣṭikṛt । anarvāsvarjidiṣkartā stotṝṇāmavitoparaḥ ॥ 60 ॥ 60. Indra the leader, likes opulence, is with seven rays (knowledge), fulfills desires, has no opposition (moves without steeds), conqueror, protects who chants Mantras, restores (the lost limb or riches). Refer Mantra 8.1.12 When the great mystic poet Vasiṣṭha Ganapati Muni (1878-1936) was involved in a bus accident, his son had a fracture in his hand. The Muni uttered this mantra at once for healing the bones. His bones healed quickly. ajātaśatruḥ senāni rubhayāvyubhayaṅkaraḥ । urugāyaḥ satyayoniḥ sahasvānurvarāpatiḥ ॥ 61 ॥ 61. Indra has no enemy born, leads the army, has access and act in both heaven and earth, supports all, he is the womb of the truth, mighty, lord of life-energy. ugro gopa ugrabāhurugradhanvokthavardhanaḥ । gāthaśravā girāṃ rājā gambhīro girvaṇastamaḥ ॥ 62 ॥ 62. Indra is fierce, protects, has powerful bow in his strong arms, increases his power (in aspirants) with chanting, gives inspired knowledge. He is the supreme lord of spoken words (chanting). vajrahastacarṣaṇīnāṃ vṛṣabho vajradakṣiṇaḥ । somakāmaḥ somapatiḥ somavṛddhaḥ sudakṣiṇaḥ ॥ 63 ॥ 63.Vajra-armed Indra, mighty Vrishbha for Rishis. He operates Vajra with discrimination, desires Soma, delight. He is the lord of Soma, grows with delight. subrahmā sthaviraḥ sūraḥ sahiṣṭaḥ saprathāḥ sarāṭ । hariśmaśārurharivānharīṇāṃ patirastṛtaḥ ॥ 64 ॥ 64. Indra is with perfect Mantra, stable, the Sun, overthrows foes who confront, spreading light widely, has shining beard, lord of steeds and invincible. hiraṇyabāhururvyūtirharikeśo hirīmaśaḥ । hariśipro haryamāṇo harijāto harimbharaḥ ॥ 65 ॥ 65. Indra has golden arms, gives enormous protection, has lustrous hair, shining steeds, strong jaws, fills with luster and delight, rejoices with the work done. hiraṇyavarṇo haryaśco harivarpā haripriyaḥ । haniṣṭho haryakṣvo havyo hariṣṭhā hariyojanaḥ ॥ 66 ॥ 66. Indra is of golden color, has golden steeds, shining form, lover of steeds, slayer, luminous, offering of yajna, yokes the steeds. ॥ iti ṣaṣṭhaṃ nāmaśatakam ॥ 7 saptamaṃ nāmaśatakam satvā suśipraḥ sukṣatraḥ suvīraḥ sutapā ṛṣiḥ । gāthānyo gotrabhidgrāmaṃ vahamāno gaveṣaṇaḥ ॥ 67 ॥ 67. Indra is warrior, with strong jaws, mighty, rejoicer of Soma, Rishi, breaks enclosures (water and light), moves with his entourage, He is worthy of the praises, seeker of knowledge. jiṣṇustasthuṣa īśāno īśāno jagato nṛtuḥ । naryāṇi vidvānnṛpatiḥ netānṛmṇasya tūtujiḥ ॥ 68 ॥ 68. Victorious Indra is the lord of all that is moving and all that is non-moving He dances (with delight). He is the lord of human beings, knows all the actions related to human beings, regulates the waters, distributes great wealth. nimedhamāno naryāpāḥ sindhūnāṃ patiruttaraḥ । naryo niyutvānnicito nakṣaddābhonahuṣṭaraḥ ॥ 69 ॥ 69. Indra has the divine powers of work, regulates rain fall, lord of all the streams, has the power of Godhead, joins with divine, strong, overcomes the foes assailing in front, creates bonds (between humans and devas). navyo nidhātā nṛmaṇāḥ sadhrīcīnaḥ sutareṇaḥ । nṛtamāno nadanumānnavīyānnṛtamonṛjit ॥ 70 ॥ 70. Indra is fashioned newly (by Rishi), supports, full of vigor, staying together, happy with soma, dancing, enjoys (in yajna), finds new aspirant, supreme among men (divine), conquers fertile lands. vicayiṣṭho vajrabāhurvṛtrakhādovalaṃ rujaḥ । jātūbharmā jyeṣṭhatamo janabhakṣo janaṃsahaḥ ॥ 71 ॥ 71. Indra effaces the sin (of devotees), has strong arms, destroyer of Vritra, shatterer of Vala, he is thunder - armed, the most supreme, overthrows the strong opponents. He is the patron of people. viśvāṣāḍvaṃsagovasyānniṣpāḍaśanimānnṛṣāṭ । pūrbhitpurāṣāḍabhiṣāṭ jagatastasthuṣaspatiḥ ॥ 72 ॥ 72. Indra is the universal force, has treasures, impels like bull, distributor (of riches), leader, destroyer of cities (of foes), bestower, is the lord of what moves and what stands still. saṃvṛksamatsusandhātā susaṅkṣadṛksavitā'ruṇaḥ । svaryaḥ svarociḥ sutrāmā stuṣyeyyaḥ sanajāḥ svariḥ ॥ 73 ॥ 73. Victorious Indra is capable of joining (limbs) *, observes all, the Sun, Aruna, has perfect weapon, radiant, protector, glorious, self-King. *Refer Mantra 8.1.12 When the great mystic poet Vasihta Ganapati Muni (1878-1936) was involved in a bus accident, his son had a fracture in his hand. The Muni uttered this mantra at once for healing the bones. His bones healed quickly. kṛṇvannaketave ketuḥ peśaḥ kṛṇvannapeśase । vajreṇa hatvī mahino marutstotro marudgaḥṇaḥ ॥ 74 ॥ 74. Indra gives knowledge to ignorants, gives form to formless, smites with Vajra, mighty, praised along with gods Maruts. He is the leader of host of Maruts. Ketu means ray - knowledge in the spiritual sense, it signifies the vision or the vision of knowledge born of inner understanding, intuition. Indra is the lord of divine mind. He gives the vision of the supra-physical to the Rishi, thus manifesting knowledge for the Rishi who earlier had no knowledge, aketu. (Refer Rig: 1.24.12, 1.3.12. by Prof.R.L.Kashyap) mahāvīro mahāvrāto mahāyyaḥ pramatirmahī । mātā maghonāṃ maṃhiṣṭho manyumirmanyumattamaḥ ॥ 75 ॥ 75. Indra is the great hero, does great deeds, guides thoughts, lord of heaven and earth, most generous among wealthy, extremely wrathful. meṣo mahīvṛnmanmadāno māhināvānmahematiḥ । mrakṣomṛliko maṃhiṣṭho mrakṣakṛtvā mahāmahaḥ ॥ 76 ॥ 76. Celebrated Indra strives with enemies (Ram), releases waters, rejoices, mighty, has vast thought, exceedingly generous, slayer of enemies, graceful, opulent. madacunmarḍitāmadvā madānāṃ patirātapaḥ । suśastiḥ svastidāḥ svardṛgrādhānāmākaraḥ patiḥ ॥ 77 ॥ 77. Indra dripped with intoxication, bestows felicity to one who offers soma, enjoys soma, lord of ecstasy, torments (the foes). He is praised with proper words (Mantras), stationed in svar loka, Lord of treasures, accomplishes many great deeds. ॥ iti saptamaṃ nāmaśatakam ॥ 8 aṣṭamaṃ nāmaśatakam iṣuhasta iṣāṃ dātā vasudātā vidadvasuḥ । vibhūtirvyānāśirveno varīyān viśvajidvibhuḥ ॥ 78 ॥ 78. Indra has arrow in his hands, gives impulsions, gives felicities, knows the treasures, opulent, pervades everywhere, delightful, superior/excellent, conqueror of all worlds, all-encompassing (found in various forms). nṛcakṣāḥ sahuriḥ svarvitsuyajñaḥ suṣṭhutaḥ svayuḥ । āpiḥ pṛthivyā janitā sūryasya janitā śrutaḥ ॥ 79 ॥ 79. Indra is watching (activities) people (to help), subduer of enemies, knows the world of light (knowledge), performer of perfect yajna, well praised, completely free, originator of Earth and Sun, has inspired knowledge/listens. ṣpaṅkṣaḍvivahāyāḥ smatputandhirvṛṣaparvā vṛṣantamaḥ । sādhāraṇaḥ sukharathaḥ svaścaḥ satrājidadbhutaḥ ॥ 80 ॥ 80. Indra investigates, active, has perfect blissful thoughts, guides with proper steps (to spiritual heights) generous giver of gifts, He is universal, has comfortable chariot with perfect steeds, conqueror of fertile lands. He is wonderful/magnificent. jyeṣṭharājo jīradānurjagmirvitvakṣaṇo vaśī । vidhātā viśvamā āśurmāyī vṛddhamahāvṛdhaḥ ॥ 81 ॥ 81. Indra is the supreme king, gives quickly, approaches (to aspirants), Indra cuts asunder the foes, easily attainable, approaches, filled in the universe, has different forms, grows enormously, elevates aspirants. vareṇyo viśvatūrvātsyeśāno dyaurvicarṣaṇiḥ । satīnamanyurgodatraḥ sadyojātovibhañjanuḥ ॥ 82 ॥ 82. Indra is adorable, reaches the goal (helps to reach the goal), lord of horses of the wind-god (Vayu), divine, good observer, full of wrath, gives knowledge, born afresh, distributes well. vitantasāyyo vājānāṃ vibhaktā vasva ākaraḥ । vīrako vīrayurvajraṃ babhrivīreṇya āghṛṇiḥ ॥ 83 ॥ 83. Indra is revered in battles, distributor of plenitude, creates his own form, goes to aspirants, carries vajra, supreme hero, luminous. vājineyo vājanirvājānāṃ patirājikṛt । vāstoṣpatirvarpaṇītirviśāṃ rājā vapodaraḥ ॥ 84 ॥ 84. Indra is born of plenitude, owns/provides riches, lord of plenitude, battles, Lord of dwellings, destroys demons, king of many places/worlds, has voluminous belly. vibhūtadyumna ācakrirādārī dodhato vadhaḥ । ākhaṇḍalo dasmavarcāḥ sarvaseno vimocanaḥ ॥ 85 ॥ 85. Indra is opulent, protector, slayer of evil forces, destroyer of foes, he is powerful, magnificent, lord of all armies, liberator of bonds. vajrasya bhartā vāryāṇāṃ patirgojidgavāṃ patiḥ । viśvavyacāḥ saṅkṣañcakānaḥ suhārdo janitā divaḥ ॥ 86 ॥ 86. Indra is bearer of vajra, lord of all aspirations, has mastered knowledge, he is the lord of light/knowledge (go - light), pervades the universe, destroys dark forces, kind hearted, created heaven (mid-world). samantunāmā purudha pratiko bṛhataḥ patiḥ । dīdhyāno dāmano dātā dīrghaśravasa ṛbhvasaḥ ॥ 87 ॥ 87. Indra has the name grasped well, performs many great deeds, guardian of the lofty, shining, bestower, gives easily, has inspired knowledge afar (motivates aspirants living far away). He is sacred. daṃsanāvāndivaḥ saṃmrāḍdetavajūto divāvasuḥ । daśamo devatā dakṣo dudhrodyumnī dyumantamaḥ ॥ 88 ॥ 88. Indra is dynamic/skilled, lord of great heavens, Rishi sent by gods, ruler of heavens, destroyer of demons, divine force. He has understanding mind, irresistible, luminous, made full of light/sparkling. ॥ ityaṣṭamaṃ nāmaśatakam ॥ 9 navamaṃ nāmaśatakam maṃhiṅkṣaṣṭharāturitthādhīrdīdyāno dadhṛṣirdudhiḥ । duṣṭarīturduścyavano divomāno divovṛṣā ॥ 89 ॥ 89.Indra gives in abundance, has true thought, shining, spontaneous, vanquisher of foes, invulnerable (to any force), is hard to resist, showerer of delight in heaven filled with divine thoughts. dakṣāyyo dasyuhādhṛṣṇuḥ dakṣiṇāvān dhiyāvasuḥ । dhanaspṛddhṛṣito dhātā dayamāno dhanañjayaḥ ॥ 90 ॥ 90. Indra is all-discerning, killer of dasyu, victorious/ferocious, adjudicator, rich in thought (intellect), seizes the riches (of foes), overcomes foes, supports, giver, conquers treasures (in battles). divyo dvibarhā sannāryaḥ samaryastrāḥ simaḥ sakhā । dyukṣaḥ samāno daṃsiṣṭho rādhasaḥ patiradhriguḥ ॥ 91 ॥ 91. Indra is celestial/divine, operates in both planes (heaven and earth), eternal, Arya/noble, comes to battles, savior, noble, friend, destroyer, common (treats aspirants equally), perfect worker, lord of achievements, cannot be seized. samrāṭ pṛthivyā ojasvānvayodhā ṛtupā ṛbhuḥ । eko rājaidhamānadviḍekavīra urujayāḥ ॥ 92 ॥ 92. Indra is lord of the Earth, powerful/ vigorous, swells. He is guardian of the truth, god Ribhu, only king, enemy of arrogant, combats single handed, moves extensively. lokakṛjjanitā'ścānāṃ janitā gavām । jaritā januṣāṃ rājā girvaṇāḥ sunvato'vitā ॥ 93 ॥ 93. Indra creates the world (different), gives birth to life-energies (ashva - prana shakti) and knowledge (go), he helps (challenges), ancient, king of mortals/ all living beings,, happy with Mantras, protects one who presses out the Soma - delight (released by work done). Many Mantras give clear symbolic meaning of prana shakti and jnana to words `Ashva' and `go'. Refer: 8.36.5 janitāśvānāṃ janitā gavāmasi pibā somaṃ madāya kaṃ śatakrato । yaṃ te bhāgamadhārayanviśvāḥ sehānaḥ pṛtanā uru jrayaḥ samapsujinmarutvā~ indra satpate ॥ 8.036.05 atkaṃ vasānaḥ kṛṣṭīnāṃ rājokthyaḥ śipravānuruḥ । īḍyodāśvāninatamo dhoraḥ saṅkrandanaḥ svavān ॥ 94 ॥ 94. Indra has robe of light, king of all strivers, supremely laudable, he is full of light, filled in vast area, most aspired, shatters (demons), giver, most vigorous, fierce, makes the foes cry, possessor of light. jāgṛvirjagato rājā gṛtso goviddhanādhanaḥ । jetā'bhibhūrakūpāro dānavānasurorṇa'vaḥ ॥ 95 ॥ 95. Indra is awake (always), lord of the world, wise, endowed with light/ knowledge, destroyer, conqueror, master, unbounded (like sea), carries gifts, mighty (asu - prana shakti), has oceanic flow (of delight). dhṛṣvirdamūnāstavasastavīyānantamo'vṛtaḥ । rāyodātā rayipatiḥ vipaścidvṛtrahantamaḥ ॥ 96 ॥ 96. Indra is luminous, dweller (within), most mighty among the mighty, never encircled, giver of all desirable riches, omniscient /inspired scholar, killer of Vritra. aparītaḥ ṣālapaścād dadhvāyutkāra āritaḥ । vohlāvaniṣṭho vṛṣṇyāvānvṛṣaṇvānvṛko'vataḥ ॥ 97 ॥ 97. Indra is irresistible, overcomes (the foes), will be in front of endeavors (battles), well praiseworthy/ affectionate, fighter, owner, carries energies, mighty, protector. garbho'samaṣṭakāvyoyugahiśuṣmodadhṛṣvaṇiḥ । pratraḥ parirvājadāvā jyotiḥ kartā girāṃ patiḥ ॥ 98 ॥ 98. Indra is (prime) creator, has inspired wisdom (seer), binds (yokes), is strong as serpent, performs great deeds, ancient lord, gives energy/plentitude, manifests the light (knowledge), lord of speech (Mantra). plentitude - plenty of plenty ॥ iti navamaṃ nāmaśatakam ॥ 10 daśamaṃ nāmaśatakam anavadyaḥ sambhṛtāśco vajrivādadrivāndyumān । dasmo yajatro yodhīyānakavāriryataṅkaraḥ ॥ 99 ॥ 99. Indra is faultless, has good horses, wielder of Vajra, stable, comes to aid, powerful, master of yajna, fights bravely, overcomes the foes. He performs action for aspirants/ devotees. pṛdākusānurojīyān brahmaṇaścoditāḥ yamaḥ । vandaneṣṭhāḥ purāṃ bhetā bandhureṣṭhā bṛhaddivaḥ ॥ 100 ॥ 100. Indra's head is uplifted like a serpent, he is full of energy, enthuses Veda/Brahma (in aspirant), He is Yama (regulates), stands amidst lauds, destroyer of cities. He is Rishi Brihaddiva. varūtā madhuno rājā praṇenīḥ paprathī yuvā । uruśaṃsohavaṃśrotā bhūridāvā bṛhacchravāḥ ॥ 101 ॥ 101. Indra destroys cities/ (of danavas) defends friends, he is lord of honey (soma), adored, regulates, young, likes lauds extensively, hears the invoking call, giver of abundant felicities, gives great inspirations. mātā stiyānāṃ vṛṣabho mahodātā mahāvadhaḥ । sugmyaḥ surādhāḥ satrāṣāḍodatīnāṃ nadodhuniḥ ॥ 102 ॥ 102. Indra nourishes like mother, he stands strong (bull) among stable things, great giver, mighty destroyer, easily accessible, enjoys profusely, overcomes the foes, happy with the dawn, he is conqueror. akāmakarśanaḥ svarṣāḥ sumṛlīkaḥ sahaskṛtaḥ । pāstyasya hotā sindhūnāṃ vṛṣābhojo rathītamaḥ ॥ 103 ॥ 103. Indra fulfills aspirations, showers profusely, gives happiness. He is created by the potency, invoking priest for yajamana (aspirant), leader of the rivers, gives the enjoyment, chief of charioteers. sakhā munīnāṃ janidāḥ svadhāvānasamo'pratiḥ । manasvānadhvaro maryo bṛbaduktho'vitā bhagaḥ ॥ 104 ॥ 104. Indra who is Friend of Rishis, gives wife (to one who desires), has self-law, matchless, irresistible, grows in mind/intellect, engaged in yajna (adhvara), giver, greatly praised, protector, god Bhaga/possesses fortunes. aṣāhlo'rīhla ādartā vīraṃ kartāṃ viśaspatiḥ । ekaḥ patirinaḥ puṣṭiḥ suvīryo haripāḥ sudṝk ॥ 105 ॥ 105. Indra is inviolable, unhurt, wields vajra, creates hero (warriors), master of all creation, sole deva, master of strength, hero, swells, great warrior, has perfect vision/handsome. eko havyaḥ sanādārugokovākasya sakṣaṇiḥ । suvṛktiramṛto'mṛktaḥ khajakṛdvaladāḥ śunaḥ ॥ 106 ॥ 106. Indra is exclusively invoked, ancient, assails, creates dwelling, holds Mantra, has perfect Mantra, immortal, no one disobeys, establishes strength, he fulfills promises. amatro mitra ākāyyaḥ sudāmābjin mahomahī । rathaḥ subāhuruśanā sunītho bhūridāḥ sudāḥ ॥ 107 ॥ 107. Limitless/mighty Indra, divine Mitra/friend, enormous, most gracious / auspicious, winner of waters, strong, mighty, travels in ratha, has strong arms, Rishi Ushana, leads/guides, giver of plenty, unparalleled giver. madasya rājā somasya pītvījyāndivaḥ patiḥ । taviṣīvāndhano yudhmo havanaśrutsahaḥ svarāṭ ॥ 108 ॥ 108. Indra is the king of blissful Soma, drinker of soma, created (the universe), lord of light /heaven, mighty, slayer, warrior, hears the lauds (in yajna), forceful, self-resplendent. ॥ iti daśamaṃ nāmaśatakam ॥ upasaṃhāraślokāḥ ॥ atreme bhavantyupasaṃhāraślokāḥ ॥ Concluding shlokas idaṃ sahasramindrasya nāmnāṃ paramapāvanam । ṛgvedato gaṇapatiḥ saṅgṛhya vinibaddhavān ॥ 1 ॥ These thousand names( sahasranama) of Indra, are very sacred. This is the composition of Vasiṣṭha Ganapathi, selecting from Rig Veda. nātra nāmnaḥ paunaruktyaṃ na ca kārādi pūraṇam । ślokamadhye na cāramyā śatakasyopasaṃhṛtiḥ ॥ 2 ॥ Hundred verses are composed here without the repetition of names and help of letters like `ha' is not taken (added) in the middle of the verses to complete the meters. nāmnāmeṣāṃ chāndasatvātsarveṣāṃ ca svarūpataḥ । avalokyā yathā chandaḥ śabdaśuddhirvicakṣaṇaiḥ ॥ 3 ॥ As these names are Vedic, the scholars who know the Vedic terminology should understand etymological meaning of the words properly in accordance with the Vedic perspective. anekapadanāmāni viniyojyāni pūjane । caturthyantaprayogeṣu vyutkramācca yathānvayam ॥ 4 ॥ The word order to be followed in the forms of Chaturthi vibhakti (Dative case), while using these words and names at the time of worship/prayer. asya nāmasahasrasya veddamūlasya sevane । pūrṇaṃ phalaṃ tadvijñeyaṃ yatsvādhyāyaniṣevaṇe ॥ 5 ॥ Studying this Sahasranama which is originated from Rigveda gives the full benefit of studying one's own branch of Veda (Veda shakha). mantrebhyaḥ sambhṛtaṃ sārametannāmasahasrakam । endraṃ yo bhajate bhaktyā tasya syuḥ siddhayo vaśe ॥ 6 ॥ This Sahasranama is composed with rich essence of Vedic hymns. One will attain all the Siddhis, by worshipping lord Indra with these names. indro vijayate devaḥ sarvasya jagataḥ patiḥ । vedamūlaṃ jayatyetattasya nāmasahasrakam ॥ 7 ॥ Indra, lord of all the worlds, is victorious. And His sahasranama originating from Veda is victorious. ॥ iti śrībhagavanmaharṣiramaṇāntevāsino vāsiṣṭhasya narasiṃhasūnorgaṇapateḥ kṛtiḥ indrasahasranāmastotraṃ sampūrṇam ॥ Thus Indra Sahasranama Composed by Vasiṣṭha Ganapathi, son of Narasihma, disciple of Ramana Maharshi is completed.