इन्द्रमीशानमोजसाभि स्तोमा अनूषत ।
सहस्रं यस्य रातय उत वा सन्ति भूयसीः ॥ ८ ॥

Indram Ishanam Ojasabhi Stoma Anushata ।
Sahasram Yasya Rataya Uta Va Santi Bhuyasih ॥ 8 ॥

Meaning

इन्द्रम् (Indram) Indra; the Lord possessing supreme prosperity. Here ‘इन्द्रम्’ (Indram) does not refer merely to the name of a deity. It refers to the Supreme Reality, the source of all strength, prosperity, power, and energy. The divine power that elevates the human being and leads him on the path of success is praised here as ‘इन्द्रम्’ (Indram).

ईशानम् (Ishanam) Lord; the ruler of all; the one who governs everything. ‘ईशान’ (Ishana) refers to the divine governing power that protects, rules, and maintains order. The Lord is not merely the creator of the world and living beings; He is also the one who guides and sustains them with order and grace. Since He is the supreme foundation of everything, He is called Ishana.

ओजसा (Ojasa) through strength; through vital energy; through radiant power. ‘ओजस्’ (Ojas) does not mean merely physical strength. It represents the combination of life force, mental courage, spiritual radiance, and power of action. The Lord is naturally full of Ojas, and through His power living beings receive strength and enthusiasm.

अभि (Abhi) toward; approaching; directing oneself toward. This word indicates the devotees approaching the Lord with love and devotion. To make the Lord the goal and praise Him with devotion is the foundation of true worship.

स्तोमाः (Stomah) praises; Sama chants; hymns of praise. ‘स्तोम’ (Stoma) refers to the Vedic hymns and devotional praises offered to the Lord. Praising the Lord is not merely an act of speech; it is also an inner attitude filled with gratitude and devotion.

अनूषत (Anushata) praised; glorified; continued to praise. This word indicates continuous praise of the Lord. True devotees do not praise the Lord merely through temporary emotion, but through a continuous attitude of gratitude.

सहस्रम् (Sahasram) a thousand; countless. Here ‘a thousand’ does not refer merely to a particular number. It indicates an immeasurable and innumerable abundance of divine gifts.

यस्य (Yasya) whose; belonging to whom. This word indicates the nature of the Lord and the blessings that belong to Him. It signifies that all gifts arise from Him.

रातयः (Ratayah) gifts; blessings; offerings. Here ‘रातयः’ (Ratayah) does not refer only to material wealth. Life, knowledge, food, protection, opportunities, peace of mind, wisdom, and spiritual elevation are all regarded as gifts of the Lord.

उत (Uta) furthermore; even beyond that. This word emphasizes that the Lord’s grace has no limit. His gifts extend further and further beyond whatever measure we may count.

वा (Va) or; otherwise. This word adds emphasis to the mantra. Even the number ‘a thousand’ is insufficient to measure the abundance of the Lord’s grace.

सन्ति (Santi) exist; are present. This word indicates that divine grace is not merely an idea or imagination; it truly exists and can be experienced.

भूयसीः (Bhuyasih) greater than that; more abundant; immeasurably greater. The highest idea of this mantra is contained in this word. The gifts of the Lord do not end with a thousand; they are immeasurable. A person should not merely think, “What has God not given me?” but should recognize, “How much has God given me?” When this is understood, the whole of life becomes an expression of gratitude.

Explanation

This mantra profoundly describes the glory of the supreme prosperity, Ojas, and immeasurable grace of the Lord. Its fundamental truth is that all the powers seen in the world, the vitality of life, the light of knowledge, and the power of success arise from one Supreme Reality. Through the word “इन्द्रम्” (Indram), the mantra praises the Lord as the source of all powers and as the supreme force that leads human beings toward higher achievement. He is not merely a distant power; He is the divine foundation actively present in the life and progress of living beings.

The words “ईशानम्” (Ishanam) and “ओजसा” (Ojasa) reveal the Lord’s sovereignty and vitality. The Lord is not merely the creator of the world; He is also the one who maintains and guides it with order and compassion. His rule is not powerless control; it is divine governance filled with Ojas that gives vitality to living beings. Ojas does not refer merely to physical strength. It represents the unity of life force, mental courage, spiritual radiance, and power of action. Therefore, the Lord who is full of Ojas is naturally “Ishana”, the supreme ruler of all. Through His power, living beings receive strength and stability.

The words “अभि” (Abhi), “स्तोमाः” (Stomah), and “अनूषत” (Anushata) describe the state of devotees. Devotees who approach the Lord with love praise Him not only through Vedic hymns and Sama chants, but also through a mind filled with gratitude and remembrance of God. Here praise is not merely spoken words; it is an inner state of living with gratitude after understanding that life itself is a gift of the Lord. A true devotee is not someone who remembers the Lord only at certain moments. His entire life becomes a continuous hymn of praise. “अनूषत” (Anushata) expresses this continuous praise of the Lord. The devotee knows that every good thing received in life is an expression of divine grace.

The second part of the mantra explains the immeasurable nature of divine grace. The words “सहस्रम्” (Sahasram), “रातयः” (Ratayah), “उत” (Uta), “वा” (Va), and “भूयसीः” (Bhuyasih) describe the vastness of the Lord’s gifts. ‘A thousand’ here is not merely a number; it is a symbolic expression for an immeasurable abundance of grace. The life, body, food, breath, family, knowledge, opportunities, peace of mind, and spiritual inspiration received by a human being are all “रातयः” (Ratayah), the gifts of the Lord. These are not merely material gifts; the mantra teaches that every aspect of life is sustained by divine grace.

The expression “उत वा… भूयसीः” (Uta Va… Bhuyasih) deepens this truth further. Even describing the Lord’s grace as ‘a thousand’ is insufficient, because His gifts are greater than that and immeasurable. A human being should not think, “What has God not given me?” but should recognize, “How much has God given me?” When one begins to think in this way, the mind that constantly counts its deficiencies changes, and gratitude for the blessings already received arises. This gratitude is the heart of devotion.

The mantra reveals another profound truth: the immeasurable blessings of the Lord are what enable human beings to succeed in different areas of life. A human being makes effort, but the power behind that effort, the knowledge that guides it, the opportunities that arise, and the completion of success all depend upon divine grace. Therefore, success and the prosperity of life should not be regarded as matters of personal pride; they should be regarded as gifts bestowed by the Lord.

Therefore, the complete teaching of this mantra is that the Lord, possessing supreme prosperity and Ojas and ruling over all, is the source of immeasurable blessings. His gifts are beyond counting; every good thing in life is an expression of His grace. Those who understand this continuously praise the Lord, because a life filled with gratitude itself becomes true worship. Thus, a person who recognizes the immeasurable grace of the Lord begins to see life not through the vision of deficiency, but through the vision of blessing. He rises toward spiritual fulfillment through gratitude and devotion. This is the profound Vedic teaching given by this mantra.

Conclusion

This mantra teaches that the Lord is the embodiment of supreme prosperity, Ojas, and the Ishana power that governs all. His grace and gifts cannot be measured. Everything received by a human being, including life, food, knowledge, mental strength, protection, opportunities, and spiritual elevation, is a gift of the Lord. Therefore, devotees continuously praise Him, because praising God is not merely an act performed through words; it is a way of life filled with gratitude and faith in God.

The grace of the Lord does not end even at the measure called ‘a thousand’; it exists as an immeasurable abundance beyond all counting. A person who realizes this begins to see life not through the perspective of deficiencies, but through the perspective of grace. Recognizing that his achievements and prosperity are the fruits of divine grace, he lives with gratitude and devotion. Thus, the person who recognizes the immeasurable gifts of the Lord and transforms life itself into worship filled with praise and gratitude attains true spiritual fulfillment and success in life. This is the profound essence of this mantra.