शतक्रतु , also known as इन्द्र is celebrated as the protector of worshippers and the joyous drinker of सोम . Revered as the lord of virtues and wielder of the thunderbolt, he conquers enemies and leads the मरुत्स् . इन्द्र generates heaven, earth, horses, and cattle, upholding the prayers and praises offered by renowned sages like अत्रि and श्यावाश्व [rv-8-36-1 ] rv • Book 8