Kaliyug Predictions by Lord Krishna: What’s Really Coming True in Modern Times

The idea of Kaliyug, one of the four ages outlined in Hindu cosmology, has captivated scholars, sages, and spiritual seekers for centuries. Ancient texts suggest that we are currently in Kaliyug, the final and most challenging of the four Yugas, characterized by a decline in virtue, a rise in vice, and a weakening of moral and spiritual values. This age is said to last for 432,000 years, yet many feel that its troubling aspects are becoming increasingly evident in our modern world.

Notably, Kaliyug Predictions by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita and other Hindu scriptures. His ancient predictions are thought by many to have manifested as we observe the moral and spiritual decline in contemporary society. Let’s delve into some of these predictions and see how they resonate with our current reality.

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For centuries, this 700-verse Hindu scripture, composed in Sanskrit, has provided guidance to humanity regarding righteousness, dharma, and moksha. Known as the Song of God, this timeless message of spiritual insight originates from ancient India.

This text is thought to represent a recorded conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna during the Mahabharata battle, where Arjuna voiced his distress about having to fight against his own relatives for the sake of the throne.

The story presented in the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to the world by Sanjay, the advisor and charioteer of King Dhritarashtra. With his divine insight, he was able to perceive all the happenings on the battlefield.

Prophecies

Anyone who has carefully studied the Bhagavad Gita knows that the final section of this sacred text contains a series of prophecies pertaining to the current age of Kaliyuga.

Time

Though, these predictions were made more than 5,000 years ago by Lord Krishna, but they appear to be so accurate that you can’t deny any of it.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.1

“Sri-suka uvaca tatas canu-dinam dharmah satyam saucam ksama daya kalena balina rajan nanksyaty ayur balam smrtih,”

As time progresses in the age of Kali, we will witness a gradual decline in values such as religion, honesty, cleanliness, tolerance, compassion, longevity, physical strength, and memory.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.2

“Vittam eva kalau nṝṇāḿ janmācāra-guṇodayaḥ dharma-nyāya-vyavasthāyāḿ kāraṇaḿ balam eva hi,”

In Kali Yuga, wealth alone will be considered the sign of a man’s good birth, proper behavior, and fine qualities. And law and justice will be applied only on the basis of one’s power.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.3

“Dāmpatye ‘bhirucir hetur māyaiva vyāvahārike strītve puḿstve ca hi ratir vipratve sūtram eva hi,”

People will cohabit based solely on surface-level attraction, while business success will hinge on dishonesty. Femininity and masculinity will be evaluated based on sexual prowess, and a man will be regarded as a brahmana simply for donning a sacred thread.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.4

“Lińgaḿ evāśrama-khyātāv anyonyāpatti-kāraṇam avṛttyā nyāya-daurbalyaḿ pāṇḍitye cāpalaḿ vacaḥ,”

A person’s spiritual standing will be judged solely by outward signs, leading individuals to shift from one spiritual group to another based on these indicators. If someone fails to make a decent living, their character will be scrutinized. Meanwhile, those who are skilled at playing with language will be regarded as knowledgeable scholars.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.5

“Anāḍhyataivāsādhutve sādhutve dambha eva tu svīkāra eva codvāhe snānam eva prasādhanam”

A person will be judged unholy if he does not have money, and hypocrisy will be accepted as virtue. Marriage will be arranged simply by verbal agreement, and a person will think he is fit to appear in public if he has merely taken a bath.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.6

“Dūre vāry-ayanaḿ tīrthaḿ lāvaṇyaḿ keśa-dhāraṇam udaraḿ-bharatā svārthaḥ satyatve dhārṣṭyam va hi dākṣyaḿ kuṭumba-bharaṇaḿ yaśo ‘rthe dharma-sevanam”

A sacred space will be defined simply as a distant body of water. The primary aim in life will shift to satisfying one’s hunger. Only those who can support a family will be seen as truly accomplished, and religious practices will be followed mainly for the sake of appearances.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.7

“Evaḿ prajābhir duṣṭābhir ākīrṇe kṣiti-maṇḍale brahma-viṭ-kṣatra-śūdrāṇāḿ yo balī bhavitā nṛpaḥ”

As the world becomes increasingly populated with a morally compromised society, the individual from any social class who demonstrates the greatest strength will seize political authority.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.9

“Sāka-mūlāmiṣa-kṣaudra-phala-puṣpāṣṭi-bhojanāḥ anāvṛṣṭyā vinańkṣyanti durbhikṣa-kara-pīḍitāḥ”

Faced with hunger and heavy taxation, individuals will turn to consuming leaves, roots, meat, wild honey, fruits, flowers, and seeds. When drought hits, their situation will deteriorate significantly.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.10

“śīta-vātātapa-prāvṛḍ-himair anyonyataḥ prajāḥ kṣut-tṛḍbhyāḿ vyādhibhiś caiva santapsyante ca cintayā”

The people will endure significant hardships from the cold, wind, heat, rain, and snow. Additionally, they will face further distress from conflicts, hunger, thirst, illness, and intense worry.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.11

“Triḿśad viḿśati varṣāṇi paramāyuḥ kalau nṛṇām”

In Kali Yuga, the longest lifespan for humans is expected to be 50 years.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.42

“Na rakshishyanti manujah sthavirau pitarav api”

Men will stop looking after their aging parents.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.41

“Kalau kakinike ‘py arthe vigrihya tyakta-sauhridah tyakshyanti ca priyan pranan hanishyanti svakan api”

In the age of Kaliyuga, people will grow to despise one another, even for the sake of a small amount of money. They will abandon all friendships and be willing to sacrifice their own lives, even turning against their own family members.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.38

“Sudrah pratigrahishyanti tapo-veshopajivinah dharmam vakshyanty adharma-jna adhiruhyottamasanam”

Unrefined individuals may accept donations in the name of the Lord, pretending to live simply while donning the attire of a beggar. Meanwhile, those lacking true understanding of faith will elevate themselves and claim the authority to discuss religious matters.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.36

“Patim tyakshyanti nirdravyam bhritya apy akhilottamam bhrityam vipannam patayah kaulam gas capayasvinih”

Those who serve will turn their backs on a master who has fallen from riches, regardless of how virtuous or honorable that master may be. Similarly, masters will forsake a servant who can no longer perform their duties, even if that servant has been a loyal part of the family for many years. Likewise, cows may be neglected or slaughtered once they cease to produce milk.

Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.32

“Dasyutkrishta janapada vedah pashanda-dushitah rajanas ca praja-bhakshah sisnodara-para dvijah”

Urban areas will be overrun by criminals, the Vedas will be tainted by the misguided interpretations of non-believers, political figures will exploit the populace, and the so-called priests and intellectuals will prioritize their own desires above all else.

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Other prophecies

In addition to what is stated in the Bhagavad Gita, various religious scholars of that era made several other predictions. These included the idea that thieves would rise to power while those in power would act like thieves. Leaders would seize property and misuse it, neglecting their duty to safeguard the populace. Furthermore, individuals who possess some knowledge but lack the necessary virtues will be regarded as wise men.

#1. Prediction

Fetuses will lose their lives within their mothers’ wombs. Individuals may lean towards misleading beliefs. Trust among people will diminish. Those experiencing hunger and fear will seek safety in ‘underground shelters.’

#2. Prediction

Young girls may exchange their virginity for various reasons. The rain god will be unpredictable in how he shares the rain. Shopkeepers will engage in dishonest practices. People will frequently use coarse and offensive language. Men will focus on making money, with the wealthiest wielding the most influence.

How will the world end?

Those who are born will always live with the fear of death. Similarly, this world will eventually come to an end. According to the Puranas, the end of the world, or Pralaya, can occur in three different ways: Naimittka – induced; Prakrita – natural; Atyantika- immediate.

Vishnu Purana 1.8.18-31 (First theory)

This destruction will start with an underwater explosion that will take place somewhere in the southern ocean. It will be proceeded by a hundred year drought during, which the people who are not robust will perish. The seas, the rivers, the mountain streams, and the underground streams will be drained. Twelve suns will cause the seas to evaporate. Fed by this water, seven suns will form which will reduce the three worlds to ashes; the earth will become hard like a turtle’s shell.

Vishnu Purana 1.8.18-31 (Second Theory)

The flames unleashed by the subterranean serpent will scorch the lower realms, ignite the earth’s surface, and set the skies on fire. This fiery eruption will roar with a tremendous sound. Enveloped by these fiery rings, every living and non-living thing will face annihilation. The god of destruction will exhale vast clouds that will create a deafening roar. A powerful mass of energy-laden clouds, a true harbinger of destruction, will rise in the sky resembling a stampede of elephants.

Vishnu Purana 1.7.24-40 (Third Theory)

Vast clouds will gather in the sky, enveloping the entire planet. These clouds will roar with thunder and cast shadows over the land, unleashing a storm of dust that will quench the raging fire, leaving only a handful of survivors. Following this, an unending deluge will pour down for almost 12 years, drowning the last remnants of humanity. The world will be shrouded in darkness, transforming the earth into a colossal ocean.