Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 13
तारकासुर-पूर्ववृत्त-प्रश्नः (Questions on Tārakāsura and Śivā’s tapas) / “Inquiry into Tārakāsura’s origin and Śivā–Śiva narrative”
तद्व्रतस्य प्रभावेण न तद्गर्भो ममार ह । स्वपंत्या दैवयोगेन सप्त सप्ताभवन्सुताः
tadvratasya prabhāveṇa na tadgarbho mamāra ha | svapaṃtyā daivayogena sapta saptābhavansutāḥ
凭借那神圣誓愿的威力，她的胎孕并未夭折。又因天命的安排，当她沉睡之时，七位儿子诞生——数目正是七。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It teaches that a properly observed vrata gains shakti (spiritual efficacy) and, when aligned with daiva (divine will), protects and fulfills life’s sacred aims—showing grace operating through disciplined devotion.
Vrata in the Shiva Purana is typically undertaken with Saguna Shiva as the accessible Lord who responds to devotion; the fruit described here reflects Shiva’s anugraha (grace) working through ritual resolve and faith.
The verse highlights vrata-sādhana—steadfast observance of a vow with prayer to Shiva; in practice this is commonly supported by japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” worship with bilva leaves, and a disciplined, pure routine during the vow.