In Hinduism, time is divided into four ages – Satyuga, Tretayuga, Dwaparyuga and Kali Yuga. Currently we are in Kali Yuga, which is considered to be the era of collapse of religion and morality. Kali Yuga has been discussed in detail in many ancient texts including Vishnu Purana and its horrific consequences have been predicted. Let’s know what is Kali Yuga and the 5 major predictions of Vishnu Purana which reflect the bitter truth of Kali Yuga.
What is Kali Yuga?
Kali Yuga is the name of the fourth and last era, which is considered to be the era of unrighteousness and sin. In this era, people get away from honesty, truth, and morality. Religious and social rules break up and increases individual, crime, and unrighteousness. It is believed that the duration of Kali Yuga is about 4,32,000 years.
5 predictions of Vishnu Purana that tell the truth of Kali Yuga
Falling of religion and lack of truth
It is said in the Vishnu Purana that religion in Kali Yuga will almost end. People will follow religion only for showing, but in reality there will be lack of morality. Lies and deceit will spread instead of truth. People will work only for selfishness and there will be a lack of trust in the society.
Greed and inequality
In Kali Yuga, money and property will be considered supreme. People will only be engaged in the race to earn money and can cross any limit with greed. The gap between poverty and richness will be deep, which will increase inequality in the society. The feeling of helping others will be reduced.
Family and relationship breakdown
Family relationships in Kali Yuga will weaken. There will be a decrease in child rearing and parents’ service. People will break the relationship for their benefit. There will be rift, divorce, and separation in married life. Duties in children will be reduced.
Promotion of iniquity and outbreak of sins
Vishnu Purana says that unrighteous works will be openly in Kali Yuga. Theft, murder, violence, and other sinful works will be common. People’s mind will be overcome with purity and they will forget the fruits of their actions. The increasing number of criminals will be insecure.
Finally the incarnation of God and the end of Kali Yuga
Vishnu Purana predicts that at the end of Kali Yuga, the tenth incarnation of Lord Vishnu – Kalki Avatar – will come to the earth. They will end unrighteousness and sin and restore religion. After this, the new era of the golden age will begin.
conclusion
Kali Yuga is an era where humanity is facing moral decline. These predictions of Vishnu Purana correspond to the circumstances of today, where corruption, sin, and anarchy have surrounded the society. But the hope of God’s Kalki avatar to come on the path of hope and religion also gives us inspiration.
