This सुक्त highlights the reverence for सोम , the divine nectar, as essential for prosperity and protection. Praising सोम ensures abundance and divine favor, particularly from इन्द्र , the protector and king of gods. The सुक्त emphasizes the protective and nurturing qualities of सोम , with seven divine आदित्यस् and the support of सोम ensuring safety from adversaries and harm [rv-9-114-1 ] rv • Book 9 .