Kali Yuga

The Kali Yuga is a state of spiritual decay in Hindu theology and the ruling age of the demon known as Kali - it is comparable in some ways to the End Times but does not have a concept of eternal paradise or eternal damnation as most forms of Hinduism believe in a cosmic cycle that continues forever.

The Kali Yuga translates roughly as "age of the demon".

Prophecy
A discourse by Markandeya in the Mahabharata identifies some of the attributes of Kali Yuga. In relation to rulers, it lists: With regard to human relationships, Markandeya's discourse says:
 * Rulers will become unreasonable: they will levy taxes unfairly.
 * Rulers will no longer see it as their duty to promote spirituality, or to protect their subjects: they will become a danger to the world.
 * People will start migrating, seeking countries where wheat and barley form the staple food source.
 * "At the end of Kali-yuga, when there exist no topics on the subject of God, even at the residences of so-called saints and respectable gentlemen of the three higher varnas [guna or temperament] and when nothing is known of the techniques of sacrifice, even by word, at that time the Lord will appear as the supreme chastiser." (Srimad-Bhagavatam (2.7)


 * Avarice and wrath will be common. Humans will openly display animosity towards each other. Ignorance of dharma will occur.
 * People will have thoughts of murder with no justification and will see nothing wrong in that.
 * Lust will be viewed as socially acceptable and sexual intercourse will be seen as the central requirement of life.
 * Sin will increase exponentially, whilst virtue will fade and cease to flourish.
 * People will take vows and break them soon after.
 * People will become addicted to intoxicating drinks and drugs.
 * Gurus will no longer be respected and their students will attempt to injure them. Their teachings will be insulted, and followers of Kama will wrest control of the mind from all human beings.
 * Brahmans will not be learned or honored, Kshatiyas will not be brave, Vaishyas will not be just in their dealings.