मत्स्वा सुशिप्र मन्दिभिः स्तोमेभिर्विश्वचर्षणे ।
सचैषु सवनेष्वा ॥ ३ ॥

Matsva Sushipra Mandibhih Stomebhirvishvacharshane.
Sachaishu Savanesva. ॥ 3 ॥

Meaning

मत्स्वा (Matsva) Immerse yourself in bliss, experience happiness, attain a state of ecstasy. Here, the human being is instructed to attain an inner experience of bliss through divine praise and the power of Soma. This is not external pleasure; it is divine joy that fills the inner being.

सुशिप्र (Sushipra) One with a beautiful jaw, one who eats food well by chewing properly, one who follows disciplined breathing. “Sushipra” signifies physical discipline. Eating food properly by chewing it well, regulating the breath, and following disciplined practices such as pranayama help Soma power to arise and be preserved.

मन्दिभिः (Mandibhih) Through those that provide bliss, through powers that give happiness, through means that bring peace of mind. A disciplined life that preserves Soma gives a person physical health and mental happiness. This bliss is known as “Mandi”.

स्तोमेभिः (Stomebhih) Through divine hymns, devotional songs, and praises of the Divine. Hymns praising the Divine purify the mind and help preserve the Soma power. In a disciplined life, a natural attraction towards divine praise develops.

विश्वचर्षणे (Vishvacharshane) O one who cares for all human beings, O protector of all living beings, O one who acts for the welfare of everyone. Here, the Divine, or a spiritually awakened human being, is described as one who possesses a broad outlook and considers the welfare of everyone in the world.

सचा (Sacha) Together, along with, united with. This indicates that a human being should remain continuously connected with the Soma power.

एषु (Eshu) In these, in these states, in these stages of life. Here, the various stages of human life are indicated.

सवनेषु (Savaneshu) During the Savana periods, in the three stages of life, namely childhood, youth, and old age. In the Vedic tradition, “Savana” does not refer only to the time of a ritual offering; it can also signify the three stages of human life:

Morning Savana Childhood

Midday Savana Youth

Evening Savana Old age

The Soma power should be preserved throughout all stages of life.

आ (Aa) Come, approach, remain established with us. This is a prayer requesting that the Divine or divine bliss remain established within the heart.

Explanation

This mantra presents a higher discipline of life that harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit. Although the mantra appears outwardly as a devotional invocation to the Divine, its inner meaning explains the spiritual discipline required to preserve and develop the Soma power, which is the inner vital energy of a human being.

Through the word “मत्स्वा (Matsva)”, the mantra teaches that a human being should become established in divine bliss. This is not ordinary pleasure; it is a state of supreme bliss that fills the inner being with peace and fulfillment. The word “सुशिप्र (Sushipra)” indicates that a disciplined way of life is the foundation for attaining this bliss. Eating food properly by chewing it well, respecting the natural needs of the body, maintaining disciplined breathing, and preserving vital energy through practices such as pranayama are included in this discipline. Physical discipline becomes the foundation for mental discipline and spiritual progress.

“मन्दिभिः (Mandibhih)” refers to the powers that provide happiness and peace of mind. Proper food, a disciplined way of life, regulated breathing, and pure thoughts create well-being in both body and mind. The Soma power preserved in this manner gives a person health, clarity, and inner happiness. This happiness does not come from outside; it is the expression of the divine power awakening within the human being.

Through the word “स्तोमेभिः (Stomebhih)”, the greatness of divine hymns is emphasized. Devotional songs praising the Divine, Vedic mantras, and remembrance of the Divine purify the mind and create elevated thoughts. When the mind becomes pure, a person naturally becomes established in remembrance of the Divine. A disciplined life strengthens devotion, and devotion in turn increases peace of mind and happiness. These two support and strengthen each other.

The word “विश्वचर्षणे (Vishvacharshane)” conveys a broad outlook that considers the welfare of everyone in the world. True spirituality does not end with personal elevation alone; it develops compassion, love, protection, and a sense of responsibility towards all living beings. A person who discovers bliss within oneself also wishes for the welfare of others.

The expression “सचैषु सवनेष्वा (Sachaishu Savanesva)” teaches that a person should remain connected with this divine power throughout all stages of life. In the Vedic tradition, “Savana” can signify not only periods associated with ritual offerings but also the three stages of human life: childhood, youth, and old age. During childhood, good discipline and pure habits should be developed. During youth, vital energy should not be wasted but should be controlled and directed properly. During old age, the mind should remain established in remembrance of the Divine. The deep message of this mantra is that spiritual discipline should never be abandoned at any stage of life.

Finally, the call “आ (Aa)” expresses the prayer, “Come and remain established within us.” The human being prays that divine bliss should remain established within the inner being. In other words, the prayer is that physical health, mental peace, and spiritual awareness should remain throughout the whole of life.

Therefore, the overall meaning of this mantra is that a human being should preserve and develop the Soma power through disciplined food habits, regulation of breath, pranayama, remembrance of the Divine, devotion, and a pure way of life. One who lives in this manner attains a higher life filled with health, mental peace, bliss, and divine awareness throughout all stages of life. This mantra is therefore a profound Vedic teaching that guides the human being away from dependence on external achievements and towards inner light and spiritual fulfillment.

Conclusion

This mantra emphasizes that the true elevation of human life does not lie in external wealth or pleasures, but in the disciplined integration of body, mind, and spirit. Proper food habits, eating food by chewing it well, regulated breathing, pranayama, pure thoughts, and remembrance of the Divine are presented as fundamental means of preserving and developing the Soma power within the human being.

The vital energy preserved in this way gives a person health, mental peace, bliss, and divine awareness. Divine hymns and devotion also purify the mind and elevate the human being towards a higher spiritual state. The central message of the mantra is that this discipline and remembrance of the Divine should remain throughout every stage of life, from childhood to old age.

Therefore, this mantra stands as a profound teaching of Vedic wisdom that guides the human being towards a disciplined life, inner bliss, concern for the welfare of the world, and union with the Divine.