Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 26
शिवतेजसः समुद्रे बालरूपप्रादुर्भावः (Śiva’s Tejas Manifesting as a Child in the Ocean)
भविष्यति च गंभीरस्त्वं यथा समरे गुहः । सर्वजेता च संग्रामे सर्वसंपद्विराजितः
bhaviṣyati ca gaṃbhīrastvaṃ yathā samare guhaḥ | sarvajetā ca saṃgrāme sarvasaṃpadvirājitaḥ
你将变得坚定而意志深沉，如战场上的古诃（迦尔蒂凯亚）一般。于战争中你将征服一切，并以诸般福祉与卓越为庄严而熠熠生辉。
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
The verse presents Shiva’s anugraha (grace) as the source of inner gravity (gaṃbhīratā), victory over opposing forces, and the flourishing of auspicious qualities—showing that true success arises when one is aligned with Shiva’s will and dharma.
As Saguna Shiva, the compassionate Lord actively bestows protection, steadiness, and triumph upon devotees. Linga-worship in the Purana is repeatedly linked with receiving Shiva’s grace that transforms the devotee’s destiny and empowers righteous action.
Cultivate gaṃbhīratā through daily japa of the Panchākṣarī mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” and simple Linga-pūjā with devotion; this steadiness is the inner discipline that supports victory over inner and outer obstacles.