तमित्सखित्व ईमहे तं राये तं सुवीर्ये ।
स शक्र उत नः शकदिन्द्रो वसु दयमानः ॥ ६ ॥

Tamit Sakhitva Eemahe Tam Raaye Tam Suveerye.
Sa Shakra Uta Nah Shakadindro Vasu Dayamaanah. ॥ 6 ॥

Meaning:

तम् (Tam) That Supreme Being, that Divine Lord. It refers to the Supreme Reality that is the source of all goodness. It teaches that ultimately a person should depend upon and take refuge in the Divine alone.

इत् (It) Him alone, certainly. It emphasizes that one should seek the Divine alone with complete faith, and not anyone else.

सखित्वे (Sakhitve) For friendship, to attain companionship. Worldly friendships may often be governed by self-interest. But the friendship of the Divine alone is eternal and selfless. That divine friendship elevates a human being.

ईमहे (Eemahe) We pray, we seek, we strive to attain. It refers to making a devotional effort to attain the Divine and surrendering oneself to Him.

तम् (Tam) That Divine Lord. It again reminds us that the Divine is the source of wealth and the means of livelihood.

राये (Raaye) For wealth, for prosperity. It indicates that the material resources, prosperity and wealth required for worldly life are obtained through the grace of the Divine.

तम् (Tam) That Divine Lord. It teaches that the Divine is the source of human strength and vitality.

सुवीर्ये (Suveerye) Excellent vitality, noble strength and energy. We pray to the Divine not merely for physical strength, but also for mental strength, spiritual power and courage.

सः (Sah) He, that One. It refers to the Supreme and powerful Divine Being.

शक्रः (Shakrah) All-powerful, mighty. The Divine alone possesses the power to accomplish everything. By His grace, a human being also gains strength.

उत (Uta) Also, and. It connects the continuity of divine grace with the many blessings received from the Divine.

नः (Nah) To us, for us. It indicates that the grace of the Divine is common to all devotees.

शकत् (Shakat) May He give strength, may He grant power. The nearness of the Divine creates divine power within a human being. Just as iron becomes red-hot near fire, nearness to the Divine makes a person strong.

इन्द्रः (Indrah) The Supreme Being endowed with prosperity. It refers to the Supreme Lord who is the master of all wealth, authority and resources.

वसु (Vasu) Wealth, resources necessary for life. It refers to all the resources required to conduct worldly life properly.

दयमानः (Dayamaanah) One who blesses, one who gives. It teaches that the Divine, with compassion, grants human beings the wealth, strength and means of livelihood that they require.

Explanation:

This mantra deeply explains the grace, friendship, strength and blessings of wealth bestowed by the Supreme Being. First, it teaches that the true friend of a human being is the Divine. Many friendships found in the world may be controlled by self-interest; but the friendship of the Divine alone is filled with pure grace and love without any expectation. Therefore, the mantra teaches that a person should seek the friendship of the Divine for the goodness, protection and elevation of his life.

It then states that the wealth and resources required for human life come from the Divine. However much a person may strive in the world, it is the grace of the Divine that gives the result of that effort. Therefore, the Supreme Being who is the source of material needs, livelihood, prosperity, family welfare and all other necessities should be approached with devotion. This is the meaning conveyed here.

This mantra explains that the Divine gives not only physical strength but also higher powers such as mental courage, confidence and spiritual energy. A person who remains in the presence of the all-powerful Divine receives His strength. Just as iron near fire becomes red-hot through the heat of fire, and iron near a magnet acquires magnetic power, a devotee who meditates upon and worships the Divine also becomes filled with divine strength and light.

Furthermore, that Supreme Being praised as Indra is the Lord of all prosperity and blesses human beings with the wealth and resources necessary for life. Through His compassion, a person receives strength and wealth and is able to conduct worldly life in an excellent manner.

Therefore, the overall meaning of this mantra is that the Divine alone is the true friend of a human being; He alone is the source of wealth; He alone is the source of strength; and through His grace, a person attains complete welfare and elevation in both worldly and spiritual life.

Conclusion:

This mantra deeply teaches that the Supreme Being is the true foundation and support of human life. It teaches that lasting friendship, unfailing grace and true protection are found in the Divine. It also emphasizes that wealth, prosperity, vitality, mental strength and spiritual power are all obtained through the grace of the Divine.

A person who remembers and worships the Divine develops divine strength and light within himself. Just as iron becomes red-hot near fire, and iron acquires magnetic power in the presence of a magnet, a devotee who remains close to the Divine attains higher strength and noble qualities.

Therefore, at every stage of life, a person should accept the Divine alone as his true friend, surrender to Him, and receive from Him wealth, strength, goodness and spiritual elevation. This is the essence and the highest teaching of this mantra.