This सुक्त extols इन्द्र as the showerer of benefits and the presider over sacred rites, emphasizing his intelligence and the influence he holds over elements with deified sages and royal figures like वरुण . It highlights the divine acts of unifying heaven and earth and praises इन्द्र 's marvelous feats, calling upon his protection and favor for prosperity and successful sacrifices [rv-3-38-1 ] rv • Book 3