The सुक्त highlights इन्द्र as the supreme consumer of सोम , praised as a powerful protector and benefactor of worshippers. Ceremonies accentuate सोम offerings, invoking इन्द्र for favor, protection against adversaries, and prosperity. Grateful adorations promise spiritual wealth, emphasizing his heroic deeds against adversaries and granting bountiful rewards. इन्द्रऽस् mighty acts, invoked in prayerful sacrifices, underline his paramount status, generosity, and divine intervention [rv-8-2-1 ] rv • Book 8 .