इन्द्र , the lord of wealth, asserts dominance over adversaries, providing sustenance and protection to devotees. He recounts overcoming enemies, wielding the thunderbolt forged by त्वष्टा , generating water, and gaining glory in battles like the वृत्र-बत्त्ले . Known for unrelinquishing friendships with his followers, इन्द्र is praised for instilling valor and recognition in them [rv-10-48-1 ] rv • Book 10 .