This सुक्त praises सोम , a deity symbolizing divine inspiration and vitality. It highlights सोम 's role in sanctifying minds, granting desires for wealth, offering protection, and ensuring prosperity and longevity through his exhilarating influence. सोम is depicted as a mighty protector, friend of इन्द्र , and benefactor of intelligence and abundance, sustaining life and defeating adversaries [rv-10-25-1 ] rv • Book 10 .