Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 52
अन्धकादिदैत्ययुद्धे वीरकविजयः — Vīraka’s Victory over Andhaka’s Forces
यः स्यादशक्तो भुवि तस्य कोर्थो दारैर्धनैर्वा सुमनोहरैश्च । आयांतु दैत्याश्च बलेन मत्ता विचार्यमेवं तु कृतं मयै तत्
yaḥ syādaśakto bhuvi tasya kortho dārairdhanairvā sumanoharaiśca | āyāṃtu daityāśca balena mattā vicāryamevaṃ tu kṛtaṃ mayai tat
凡在世间无力者，要妻室、财富与种种悦乐又有何用？让代底耶们也来吧，因自恃之力而沉醉。如此思量之后，我便依此而行。
A Deva/warrior leader (speaking defiantly in the battle narrative as narrated by Suta Goswami)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It teaches vairāgya (detachment) and dhairya (steadfast courage): without inner strength and dharmic resolve, worldly supports like wealth and pleasure cannot protect one. In a Shaiva Siddhanta tone, true “strength” is ultimately grounded in alignment with Pati (Lord Shiva) and righteous action.
The verse contrasts external enjoyments with real capability and resolve. In Linga/Saguna Shiva worship, the devotee seeks Shiva as the stable refuge and source of śakti (spiritual power), cultivating inner firmness through bhakti and discipline rather than relying on transient worldly props.
A practical takeaway is to strengthen inner steadiness through daily Panchakshara japa (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and simple Shaiva observances like applying Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) as a reminder of impermanence and courage in dharma.