इन्द्र , the possessor of wealth and wielding the thunderbolt, is beseeched to bestow treasures and sustenance with his bounteous hands. The vastness of his will is praised, and ancient hymns are offered to laud him as the king of men, with the sons of अत्रि uplifting their articulate prayers and pious praise to him [rv-5-39-1 ] rv • Book 5 .