Among thousands of men, one may perchance strive for perfection; even among those successful strivers, only one may perchance know Me in essence.

Swami Sivananda

Among thousands of men, a rare one endeavors for perfection. Even among the perfected ones who are diligent, one perchance knows Me in truth.

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

Among thousands of men, some strive for perfection; even among those who strive for perfection, only some know Me; and among those who know Me, only some truly know Me.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

Among thousands of men, perhaps one makes an effort for the determined knowledge. Among those, even though they make an effort, perhaps one realizes Me correctly with the determined knowledge.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

Among thousands of men, scarcely one strives for perfection, and even among those who gain occult powers, perhaps only one knows me in truth.

Shri Purohit Swami

हजारों मनुष्योंमें कोई एक वास्तविक सिद्धिके लिये यत्न करता है और उन यत्न करनेवाले सिद्धोंमें कोई एक ही मुझे तत्त्वसे जानता है।

Swami Ramsukhdas

सहस्रों मनुष्यों में कोई ही मनुष्य पूर्णत्व की सिद्धि के लिए प्रयत्न करता है और उन प्रयत्नशील साधकों में भी कोई ही पुरुष मुझे तत्त्व से जानता है।

Swami Tejomayananda