The hymn invites इन्द्र , the lord of सोम and destroyer of वृत्र , to a sacrificial ritual. The मरुत्स् accompany him, emphasizing themes of protection and divine intervention. इन्द्र 's triumph over स्वर्भानु ’s darkness, aided by अत्रि 's prayer, restores सूर्य 's light to the world. The ritual underscores इन्द्र 's strength in dispersing illusions and darkness, highlighting his prowess and divine influence [rv-5-40-1 ] rv • Book 5