Shiva Purana — Kotirudra Samhita, 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
确实将有一百零一位后裔，具足更胜的德行。如此，此族系将扩展——庄严而显赫——承蒙护持正法之恩力。
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.