Shloka 49
Ghuśmā–Sudehā: Jealousy, Household Honor, and the Ethics of Śaiva Merit (गुश्मा–सुदेहा प्रसङ्गः)
शतमेकोत्तरं चैव भविष्यंति गुणाधिकाः । ईदृशो वंशविस्तारो भविष्यति सुशोभनः
śatamekottaraṃ caiva bhaviṣyaṃti guṇādhikāḥ | īdṛśo vaṃśavistāro bhaviṣyati suśobhanaḥ
Indeed, there will be one hundred and one descendants, endowed with superior virtues. Thus shall this lineage expand—beautiful and illustrious—by the grace that upholds dharma.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
The verse highlights that true prosperity is measured by guṇa (virtue) rather than mere numbers—lineage becomes “splendid” when dharma is upheld and Shiva’s grace supports righteous continuity.
In the Kotirudra context, Shiva is approached as Saguna—bestowing tangible blessings like virtuous progeny—often connected with Jyotirlinga devotion where worship aligns the family line with dharma and auspiciousness.
A practical takeaway is steady Panchakshara japa (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with Linga worship, offering water and bilva leaves, praying specifically for guṇa (character) and dharmic flourishing in one’s family.