यत्सानोः सानुमारुहद्भूर्यस्पष्ट कर्त्वम् ।
तदिन्द्रो अर्थं चेतति यूथेन वृष्णिरेजति ॥ २ ॥

Yat Sanoho Sanum Aruhad Bhuryashta Kartvam ।
Tad Indro Artham Chetati Yuthena Vrishnirejati ॥ 2 ॥

Meaning

यत् (Yat) when, when a person. It refers to the moment when a person begins the journey of life with the Lord as the goal.

सानोः (Sanoho) mountain peak, high place. It is a metaphor for a higher state in life, representing the condition of rising upward after overcoming an obstacle.

सानु (Sanu) another mountain peak. It represents the progress of life from one higher stage to another after overcoming an obstacle.

आरुहत् (Aruhat) climbed, rose, ascended. It indicates the human being rising to a higher level after overcoming obstacles.

भूरि (Bhuri) very much, in great abundance. It refers to the many duties and activities that arise in life.

अस्पष्ट (Asphasta) unclear, in the initial stage. It refers to duties or actions that are not fully understood at the beginning.

कर्त्वम् (Kartvam) that which must be done, duty. It refers to the duties and actions of human life.

तत् (Tat) that, in that state. It refers to the realization that arises after reaching that higher state.

इन्द्रः (Indrah) one who has conquered the senses, one who has achieved victory. It refers to a person who has conquered the mind and senses and attained spiritual strength.

अर्थम् (Artham) purpose, goal, meaning of life. It refers to the highest goal that a human being should attain, namely liberation.

चेतति (Chetati) realizes, understands, becomes aware. It refers to the state in which a person finally understands the true purpose of life.

यूथेन (Yuthena) with the group, with the assembly. It refers symbolically to the inner senses, thoughts, and vital forces of the human being.

वृष्णिः (Vrishnih) the powerful one, one who gives benefit like rain. It refers to one filled with spiritual strength and capable of bringing benefit to others.

एजति (Ejati) moves, advances, proceeds. It refers to the act of moving forward by shaking off and overcoming obstacles.

Explanation

This mantra explains the spiritual journey of human life through a beautiful metaphor. When a person begins his journey with the Lord as the goal of life, it is not a straight path without difficulties. Rather, it is a difficult path in which one rises from one mountain to another, continually moving toward higher levels. The opening word “यत्” (Yat) indicates the beginning of this God-directed journey. “सानोः” (Sanoho) and “सानु” (Sanu), the mountain peaks, represent the higher stages and obstacles that a person encounters and crosses in life. The word “आरुहत्” (Aruhat) expresses the act of rising to a higher level by overcoming those obstacles.

During this journey, the many duties represented by “भूरि अस्पष्ट कर्त्वम्” (Bhuri Asphasta Kartvam) may initially appear unclear. Yet the human being accepts these responsibilities, performs them, and continues to move forward. Although confusion and challenges may arise during this stage of life, the effort to overcome them becomes the foundation of spiritual growth. As the person progresses, he reaches the state of “इन्द्रः” (Indrah), the one who has conquered the mind and senses. Only then does he clearly understand his true purpose in life, represented by “अर्थम्” (Artham), the higher spiritual goal or liberation.

To reach this goal, the human being works together with his inner forces, represented by “यूथ” (Yutha), the collective vital energies. With these forces, he becomes like “वृष्णिः” (Vrishnih), one filled with spiritual strength and capable of bringing benefit to others. Finally, through “एजति” (Ejati), the movement forward, he shakes away and overcomes all obstacles and proceeds with determination.

The overall philosophy of this mantra is that life is not a journey without obstacles. But when a person moves forward with the Lord as the goal and with firm determination, every obstacle becomes a stepping stone toward growth. By performing one’s duties, conquering the mind, and acting with spiritual strength, a person can discover and attain his highest goal. This is the profound spiritual message conveyed by this mantra.

Conclusion

This mantra presents human life as a spiritual journey. When a person begins the journey with the Lord as the goal, the path is not easy. Like climbing one mountain after another, numerous obstacles, duties, and challenges continue to arise. Although they may appear unclear in the beginning, the human being accepts them, fulfills them, and continues to advance.

On this path of progress, he conquers the mind and senses and reaches the state of “इन्द्रः” (Indrah), the one who has mastered the senses. At that point, he clearly understands his true purpose in life, the higher spiritual goal. With the support of his inner forces and vital energies, he engages in determined effort and, with spiritual strength, crosses all obstacles and continues forward.

Ultimately, this journey of overcoming obstacles and reaching the goal leads the human being toward self-knowledge and the divine state. Therefore, the central truth taught by this mantra is that when a person moves forward toward the Lord with determination and patience, every obstacle in life becomes a stepping stone toward higher growth, and the human being can certainly attain his highest spiritual goal.