आश्रुत्कर्ण श्रुधी हवं नू चिद्दधिष्व मे गिरः ।
इन्द्र स्तोममिमं मम कृष्वा युजश्चिदन्तरम् ॥ ९ ॥

Ashrutkarna Shrudhi Havam Nu Chid Dadhishva Me Girah.
Indra Stomam Imam Mama Krishva Yujash Chid Antaram. ॥ 9 ॥

Meaning:

आश्रुत्कर्ण (Ashrutkarna) One who hears everything, one who listens attentively. Here it refers to the Divine or to a person of higher awareness who has control over the senses. The Divine perceives not only the external words of a human being but also the thoughts within the heart. It also contains the idea that a human being should sincerely listen to divine inspiration and guidance based on Dharma.

श्रुधी (Shrudhi) Hear, listen attentively. This is a word in the form of a command or request. It conveys the Divine saying to the living being, “Listen to My call and inspiration without ignoring them.” It reminds us of the importance of listening to and accepting good guidance in life.

हवम् (Havam) Call, invocation, divine call. Here “Havam” does not refer only to the call made in a sacrifice. It can also mean the divine inspiration through which the Divine calls a human being towards Dharma, knowledge and the right path. Accepting and following that call is the beginning of spiritual progress.

नु (Nu) Immediately, quickly, now itself. It indicates that divine instruction should be accepted without delay. Good action or the path of knowledge should not be postponed, but should be put into practice in life immediately.

चित् (Chit) Certainly, firmly, truly. It refers to accepting something without doubt and standing firmly in it. It teaches the need to develop an unwavering mind in a life based on the Divine and the Vedic path.

दधिष्व (Dadhishva) Hold, receive and retain, establish. Here the idea is that Vedic words or divine teachings should not merely be heard but should be deeply established in the mind. It indicates that knowledge should become firmly established in life.

मे (Me) My, mine. Here it refers to the teachings and words of grace of the Divine. It reminds us that the source of the divine knowledge that guides a human being is the Divine Himself.

गिरः (Girah) Words, Vedic utterances, divine expressions. Here “Girah” does not refer to ordinary words; it refers to the words of wisdom revealed in the Vedas. They are the light that leads a human being from ignorance towards knowledge and Dharma.

इन्द्र (Indra) Powerful one, conqueror of the senses, the Supreme Being. Here “Indra” does not refer only to the leader of the gods. It refers to the Supreme Power that controls the senses and bestows light and strength.

स्तोमम् (Stomam) Praise, glorification, hymn of praise to the Divine. Mantras and devotional thoughts that praise the Divine elevate the human mind. Remembrance of the Divine purifies the mind and develops closeness with the Divine.

इमम् (Imam) This, this particular one. Here it refers to the particular hymn or prayer offered by the devotee. It carries the humble feeling, “May You accept this hymn.”

मम (Mama) My, mine. The devotee offers his heartfelt praise to the Divine. It expresses personal devotion and the relationship between the devotee and the Divine.

कृष्वा (Krishva) Make, establish, cause to remain. This is a request addressed to the Divine. It contains the prayer, “Make this remembrance and praise of the Divine firmly established in my life.”

युजः (Yujah) Companion, associate, one who is always present. This word teaches that the Divine is the eternal companion who never abandons a human being. A person is never truly alone; divine power is always with him.

अन्तरम् (Antaram) Near, within, in close proximity. It indicates that the Divine and remembrance of the Divine should occupy a very close place in human life. The remembrance of the Divine should be higher than all other desires.

Explanation:

This mantra is a Vedic prayer that deeply explains the necessity for a human being to recognize the call of the Divine and accept it as the center of life. A human being lives in the world surrounded by various desires, restlessness and attractions of the senses. Because of this, the divine inspiration and guidance based on Dharma that arise within him are often ignored. In this situation, the Divine lovingly calls the human being and teaches, “Listen to My voice and live by accepting My inspiration.” This is the fundamental feeling of the mantra.

The word “आश्रुत्कर्ण (Ashrutkarna)” refers to the Divine who hears everything or to one who possesses higher awareness. The Divine knows not only the words spoken outwardly by a human being but also the thoughts and feelings arising deep within the heart. But the other side of this teaching is that a human being must also be prepared to listen to the voice of the Divine. It reminds us that many of the troubles and confusions in human life arise because divine guidance is ignored.

The expression “श्रुधी हवं (Shrudhi Havam)” emphasizes the necessity of listening attentively to the call of the Divine. “Havam” is not merely a sacrificial invocation; it is the divine call towards Dharma, knowledge and the right path. A human being may fail to hear this call because of the restlessness of the mind and worldly desires. Just as the advice of a father becomes useless if a son ignores good guidance, ignoring the inspiration of the Divine also leads a human being towards the path of suffering. Therefore, the Divine command to “listen” does not merely mean hearing a sound; it means accepting it with inner awareness.

The words “नू चिद्दधिष्व मे गिरः (Nu Chid Dadhishva Me Girah)” teach that divine teachings should be established immediately and firmly in the mind. Good thoughts and Vedic words should not be postponed; they should be put into practice in life “now itself”. This is the feeling conveyed by “Nu”. The word “Chit” teaches that they should be accepted with firm conviction. “Dadhishva” means that the knowledge should not remain merely as something heard, but should be deeply established in the mind and made the guiding principle of life. By saying “Me Girah”, the mantra indicates that the Vedic words bestowed by the Divine are divine expressions that call a human being from ignorance towards knowledge and Dharma.

In the second part of the mantra, through “इन्द्र स्तोममिमं मम (Indra Stomam Imam Mama)”, the devotee offers his praise to the Divine. Here “Indra” does not refer only to the leader of the gods; it refers to the Supreme Power that controls the senses and bestows light and strength. “Stomam” refers to praise of the Divine, devotional glorification and remembrance of the Divine. When a person praises the Divine, it is not only for the sake of the Divine; it also becomes a spiritual practice that purifies his mind, elevates his inner being and develops closeness with the Divine.

In the words “इमं मम कृष्वा (Imam Mama Krishva)”, the devotee prays, “Accept this praise of mine and establish remembrance of the Divine firmly in my life.” This is not merely a request for external worship; it is a prayer for a life in which the Divine becomes the center of the deepest inner consciousness.

“युजश्चिदन्तरम् (Yujash Chid Antaram)” expresses the deepest idea of this mantra. “Yujah” refers to the Divine as the eternal companion. Even if a human being thinks that he lives alone in the world, divine power is always with him. “Antaram” indicates that the Divine should occupy the closest place in human life. Remembrance and praise of the Divine should be established as the highest value in life, above all other desires, possessions and worldly attractions. This is the central idea.

This mantra is not merely an ordinary hymn of praise; it is a spiritual call that prepares a human being for inner transformation. Only by listening to the call of the Divine, establishing Vedic knowledge in the mind and accepting remembrance of the Divine as the center of life can a person overcome inner enemies such as desire, ego, jealousy and ignorance. He can remain established in noble actions, live a life based on Dharma and attain a higher spiritual state.

Therefore, the central message of this mantra is: “O Supreme Being! Grant us the maturity of mind to listen attentively to Your divine call; establish the Vedic words within our hearts; make Your praise and remembrance the closest and highest treasure of our lives; remain our eternal companion and lead us towards a higher life filled with Dharma and knowledge.” Thus, this mantra stands as a profound Vedic guidance that inspires a human being to live a life filled with faith in the Divine, devotion, discipline of mind and spiritual awareness.

Conclusion:

This mantra teaches that the true elevation of human life lies in recognizing the call of the Divine, establishing the knowledge bestowed by Him in the mind and living according to it. The Divine remains the eternal companion who hears and knows everything and continually calls a human being towards Dharma, knowledge and the right path. However, it is the duty of the human being to listen to and accept that divine inspiration, establish the Vedic words within the heart, and accept remembrance and praise of the Divine as the highest value in life. Only by accepting the Divine as the closest foundation of life can a person overcome inner enemies such as desire, ego and ignorance and attain a life filled with purity of mind, noble action, Dharma and spiritual elevation. Therefore, the profound prayer, “Recognize the divine call, establish knowledge within the heart, make remembrance of the Divine the center of life, and lead us on the path of Dharma”, is the central meaning and enduring guidance for life contained in this mantra.