इन्द्र , revered for his victorious feats, is central to this hymn, being invoked by priests with the बृहत्-सामन् to conquer adversaries like वृत्र with his lightning bolt. Celebrated as a majestic figure among gods, he embodies power, generosity, and celestial order, supporting the cosmos and blessing allies with prosperity, sunrises, and abundant waters [rv-8-89-1 ] rv • Book 8 .