विद्मा हि त्वा वृषन्तमं वाजेषु हवनश्रुतम् ।
वृषन्तमस्य हूमह ऊतिं सहस्रसातमाम् ॥ १० ॥

Vidma Hi Tva Vrishantamam Vajeshu Havanasrutam.
Vrishantamasya Hoomaha Utim Sahasrasatamam. ॥ 10 ॥

Meaning:

विद्मा (Vidma) We know, we know with certainty. This is not ordinary knowledge; it is firm knowledge arising from experience and faith. Although a human being may depend upon many powers in life, the Rishi firmly declares that the Supreme Power that bestows all goodness is the Divine. The spiritual faith, “We know You with certainty”, is expressed through this word.

हि (Hi) Certainly, truly, because. This word gives certainty and strength to the idea stated before it. It shows that there is no doubt that the Divine is the giver of grace.

त्वा (Tva) You, unto You. Here there is a devotional feeling of directly approaching the Divine. The Divine is addressed not as a distant power, but as a compassionate deity who is connected with us.

वृषन्तमम् (Vrishantamam) One who showers abundant blessings; one who pours forth all wealth and happiness. The root “Vrish” conveys the meaning of pouring and giving. The Divine bestows goodness, happiness, necessities and elevation upon human beings through His grace. It refers to the Supreme Giver who fulfills all worthy aspirations.

वाजेषु (VajeshU) In struggles, conflicts and efforts. Here “struggle” does not refer only to external wars. It includes the trials, suffering, mental struggles and efforts to fulfill duties that arise in life. It teaches that the support of the Divine is necessary in such situations.

हवनश्रुतम् (Havanasrutam) One who hears the call; one who listens to prayer. The Divine hears the sincere call of the devotee. When a human being cries out for help in suffering, the Divine alone possesses the power to hear and respond to that appeal. The word contains the faith that He will hear our cry and help us during times of struggle.

वृषन्तमस्य (Vrishantamasya) Of You who showers blessings, of You who bestows goodness. It again emphasizes the quality expressed by “Vrishantamam”. Since the Divine is the giver of all goodness, a human being should take refuge in Him.

हूमहे (Hoomahe) We request, we pray, we call. This is a word of humble supplication. Recognizing human limitations and the necessity of divine grace, the devotee calls upon the Divine. It contains both self-confidence and faith in the Divine.

ऊतिम् (Utim) Protection, help, support. Divine protection does not mean physical protection alone. It refers to complete divine support that gives mental strength, firmness in Dharma, knowledge and success in life. The protection of the Divine elevates a human being.

सहस्रसातमाम् (Sahasrasatamam) That which gives thousands upon thousands of riches and blessings; that which gives great rewards. Here “thousand” is not merely a numerical expression; it refers to unlimited abundance and a great multitude of blessings. The grace and protection of the Divine can bestow countless benefits such as material prosperity, strength, recognition, peace of mind and spiritual wealth.

Explanation:

This Vedic mantra is a profound prayer that explains the deep relationship between human life and faith in the Divine. The Rishi Madhuchhandas addresses the Divine and declares with certainty, “We know You.” This is not ordinary knowledge or knowledge merely acquired by hearing; it is clear faith gained through experience, devotion and spiritual awareness. Although human beings may believe that there are many powers in the world, this mantra emphasizes that the Supreme Power that bestows all welfare and truly elevates life is the Divine.

The Divine is called “वृषन्तमम् (Vrishantamam)”. That means the compassionate Giver who showers all goodness, wealth and happiness. He is the fundamental source of human aspirations, needs and elevation. The Rishi teaches that although human beings make many efforts, the unseen power that brings those efforts to fulfillment is divine grace. Therefore, the basic faith of this mantra is that there is no other power apart from the Divine that can completely fulfill all worthy aspirations.

The expression “वाजेषु हवनश्रुतम् (VajeshU Havanasrutam)” reveals another truth of life. Human life is a continuous series of struggles. Here “Vaja” or “struggle” does not refer only to warfare on a battlefield. Family problems, economic challenges, mental pressures, struggles undertaken for Dharma and efforts to overcome inner weaknesses are all forms of struggle in life. The mantra says that the Divine is the One who hears the human call and helps during such times. “हवनश्रुतम् (Havanasrutam)” means One who listens to prayer. The Divine does not ignore the sincere cry and prayer of a devotee; He understands the devotee’s suffering and spiritual search and responds with grace.

Therefore, the Rishi asks for the Divine “ऊतिम् (Utim)”, protection and help. This protection is not merely physical protection. It is complete divine support that provides mental strength, knowledge, firmness in Dharma, right judgment, faith and spiritual progress. A human being cannot overcome everything through personal strength alone; but when divine grace is with him, even difficult trials of life can be crossed.

That is why the mantra says “सहस्रसातमाम् (Sahasrasatamam)”. It refers to protection that grants thousands upon thousands of riches and blessings. Here “thousand” does not merely indicate a number; it represents unlimited abundance and the fullness of divine grace. The protection of the Divine can give a person countless forms of wealth, including material prosperity, success, recognition, peace of mind, right knowledge and spiritual elevation.

Therefore, this Vedic mantra expresses with devotion and faith the profound Vedic truth that the Divine is the Supreme Compassionate Being who bestows all goodness; He is the companion who hears and responds to our call during the struggles of life; and His protection and grace lead a human being towards an elevated life filled with abundant blessings, prosperity and success.

Conclusion:

This mantra teaches the fundamental spiritual truth of human life. Although a human being may depend upon many sources and powers in life, the Rishi firmly declares that the One who bestows all goodness, fulfills worthy aspirations and stands as a companion in the struggles of life is the Divine alone. He is the compassionate protector, “हवनश्रुतम् (Havanasrutam)”, who hears the call of the devotee and responds with help. In all the external and internal struggles of worldly life, divine grace is the true cause of victory; His support gives completeness to human effort. The divine protection called “ऊतिम् (Utim)” is not limited to physical well-being; it also gives mental strength, firmness in Dharma, knowledge, peace of mind and spiritual elevation. Therefore, this mantra calls the devotee to surrender to the Divine with complete faith, because His grace and protection lead a human being towards countless blessings, prosperity and the fulfillment of an elevated life. This is the profound Vedic truth conveyed by the mantra.