Devotees invoke इन्द्र , the powerful god, to bring prosperity and share in their joy. Purified सोम is offered to honor him and harness his strength, hoping he will ride his swift chariot to their rituals. With इन्द्र 's might, sins are removed and riches bestowed. Celebrants pray for इन्द्र to defeat वृत्र , nourish them, and amplify his own glory [rv-6-37-1 ] rv • Book 6 .