Indra, the paramount deity, is fervently invoked during sacred सोम rituals to bestow protection, wealth, and prosperity. As the सोम flows, Indra is called with reverence to empower worshippers against adversaries, ensuring their security and rewarding devotion with generational prosperity. With hymns and offerings like cakes and butter, worshippers seek Indra's favor, augmenting his glory for mutual benefits [rv-6-23-1 ] rv • Book 6 .