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Meaning of invisible hand according to Adam Smith

Adam Smith’s opinion of an “invisible hand” powerfully implies the meaning that: (w) pursuit of individual self interest must be controlled. (x) most people lose sight of what’s good for society. (y) most people are motivated primarily by social welfare. (z) competition channels self-interested behavior to serve all of society.

Can anybody suggest me the proper explanation for given problem regarding Economics generally?

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