Kalki (Devanagari: कल्कि; lit. destroyer of filth) is the nemesis of demon Kali and the tenth avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism, foretold to appear at the end of Kali Yuga, the present epoch. The Purana scriptures foretell that Kalki will be atop a white horse with a drawn blazing sword. He is the harbinger of the end time in Hindu eschatology, after which he will usher in Satya Yuga.
In the Tibetan Buddhism Kalachakra tradition, 25 rulers of the Shambhala Kingdom held the title of Kalki, Kulika or Kalki-king. During Vaishakha, the first fortnight in Shukla Paksha is dedicated to fifteen deities, with each day for a different god. In this tradition, the twelfth day is Vaishakha Dwadashi and is dedicated to Madhava, another name for Kalki.
The name Kalki is derived from the Sanskrit word, kalā (कला) which means any practical art, any mechanical or fine art.
The name Kalki may be a metaphor for eternity or time as kalā has the secondary meaning of a part (of anything) including time or atoms.
The name 'Kalki' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kalka' (Devanagari: कल्क) which means Sediment or Filth. So, the name "Kalk"+"I" means "Born in (or from) Sediment/Filth'.
Lotus flower a symbol of Vishnu is also described in Sanskrit as "mud-born".
The another school of etymology suggests the name kalki is derived from the Sanskrit word Kal (कल) which means a part of machine or machine. Hence the kaliyug (कलियुग) is the era of machine and lord of this era is Kalki.
There are numerous interpretations of Vedic traditions. Avatara means "descent" and refers to a descent of the divine into the material realm in the Avatari's selfsame form. The Garuda Purana lists ten avatars, with Kalki being the tent.
The Agni Purana predicts that at the time of his birth, evil kings will feed on the pious. Kalki will be born son of Vishnuyasha in the mythic Shambhala. He will have Yajnavalkya as his spiritual guru.
Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu is a Chiranjivi (immortal) and in scripture is believed to be alive, waiting for the return of Kalki. He will be a martial preceptor of Kalki, teaching him military science, warfare arts and instructing him in the performance of a severe penance in order to receive celestial weaponry.[22][23] [24] The purana also relates that Hari, will then give up the form of Kalki, return to heaven and the Krita or Satya Yuga will return as before.[25]
The Vishnu Purana also explains:
The Padma Purana describes that Kalki will end the age of kali and kill all mlecchas. He will gather all brahmanas and propound the highest truth, bringing back the ways of dharma that have been lost, and removing the prolonged hunger of the Brahmin. Kalki will defy oppression and be a banner of victory for the world.
The Bhagavata Purana states
Followers of Tibetan Buddhism have preserved the Kalachakra Tantra in which "Kalkin" is a title of 25 rulers in the mystical realm of Shambhala. This tantra mirrors a number of prophecies of the Puranas.
The Kalki avatar appears in the historic Sikh texts, most notably in Dasam Granth as Nihakalanki, a text that is traditionally attributed to Guru Gobind Singh. The Chaubis Avatar
(24 avatars) section mentions sage Matsyanra describing the appearance
of Vishnu avatars to fight evil, greed, violence and ignorance. It
includes Kalki as the twenty-fourth incarnation to lead the war between
the forces of righteousness and unrighteousness, states Dhavan.
Gobind Singh translating the Purana version writes in the Sri Dasam Granth:
When there is incest, adultery, atheism, hatred of religion, no more dharma, and sin everywhere, the impossible Iron Age has come; in what way the world will be saved? For the helpless, Vishnu himself will manifest as the Supreme Purusha. He will be called the Kalki incarnation and will be glorious like a lion coming down from heaven.
Thereafter, Lord Kalki picked up His brightly shining trident and bow and arrows and sets out from His palace, riding upon His victorious horse and wearing His amulet.[31]
मत्तो विद्यां शिवाद् अस्त्रं लब्ध्वा वेद-मयं शुकम्।
सिंहले च प्रियां पद्मां धर्मान् संस्थापयिष्यसि।। 1:3:9
Beloved of Kalki Padma resides at द्वीप dweep (island) सिंहले Sinhale (सिंह shiha (Lion) + ले(of)) = "the island of the lion"(1:3:9).
समुद्र-पारम् अमलं सिंहलं जलसंकुलम्। («=सिंहलद्वीप»)
नाना-विमान-बहुलं भास्वरं मणि-काञ्चनैः।। 2:1:40
The spotless/clean island of the lion one which is surround by a pure water at the far end of the ocean. (Line 1 2:1:40).
Abundance of small Air-Crafts shining/radiating with gold and gems (prosperity).(Line 2 2:1:40).
(The royal coat of arms of the island of the United Kingdom is represented by a Lion, London Heathrow has been the world’s busiest airport, UK is renown for its prosperity, so it could be said that beloved of Kalki Padma resides at an island similar to UK.)
Padmavati's complexion was light, and her face resembled the full moon She possessed all godly qualities, and she was decorated with a
garland of flowers Her entire body was covered with jewels, pearls, and coral. Kalki Purna [33]
I take shelter of Lord Hari, who possesses a most attractive form, whose complexion is dark like a cloud, whose eyes resemble the moon
and sun, whose eyebrows are charming like a rainbow, whose nose is long like the beak of a bird, whose eyes are broad like lotus petals, and whose
yellow garments are the color of lightning. Kalki Purna [34]
Lord Shiva said to Padmavati that you will receive Lord Narayana as your husband. Anyone, whether they be demigods, demons, Nāgas, Gandharvas, Cāraṇas [celestial singers], or anyone else, who desires a conjugal relationship with you will immediately be transformed into a woman, regardless of age. This curse is not applicable to Lord Hari, who is your only husband.[35]
The Puranas
describe the date as twenty-one fortnights from the birth of Krishna,
which itself falls on Janmashtami in August. This would put his descent
at Vaishakha,
between April and May. At this time, the father of Kalki is foretold to
be overwhelmed by the incarnation of Godhead that he sees as his son.
This places Kalki under the sun sign of Aries or Taurus.
There have been a range of dates predicted, purportedly from different methods of calculation. Sri Potuluri Virabrahmendra Swami, for example, wrote 400 years ago in his Divya Maha Kalagnanam, or 'Divine Knowledge of the Time,' that Kalki would arrive when the moon, sun, Venus and Jupiter entered the same sign. This is not a rare occurrence and last happened in early 2012, passing without event. The time of arrival of Kalki has not been consistently asserted by astrologers.
Udvada is the holy place for Zoroastrians and Nargol has religious significance to the followers of Late Shree Nirmala Srivastava (a.k.a Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the founder of Sahaja Yoga). According to the founder and spiritual leader of Sahaja Yoga, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, her Sahasrara Chakra was opened in Nargol on 4th May 1970 under a Saru tree, thus marking the beginning of Sahaja Yoga, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi's life was dedicated to preparing the world for the coming of Kalki Avatar.
In the event that Kalki and coming Saoshyant, Shah Behramshah Varzavand are one and the same then the Chaitra Dwadashi Shukla Paksha dates of one year before and after the 4th May 1970 (in particular March 30 1969, April 18 1970 or April 7 1971) and the place Nargol may have some greater significance.
By............vipul koul
In the Tibetan Buddhism Kalachakra tradition, 25 rulers of the Shambhala Kingdom held the title of Kalki, Kulika or Kalki-king. During Vaishakha, the first fortnight in Shukla Paksha is dedicated to fifteen deities, with each day for a different god. In this tradition, the twelfth day is Vaishakha Dwadashi and is dedicated to Madhava, another name for Kalki.
The name Kalki is derived from the Sanskrit word, kalā (कला) which means any practical art, any mechanical or fine art.
The name Kalki may be a metaphor for eternity or time as kalā has the secondary meaning of a part (of anything) including time or atoms.
The name 'Kalki' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kalka' (Devanagari: कल्क) which means Sediment or Filth. So, the name "Kalk"+"I" means "Born in (or from) Sediment/Filth'.
Lotus flower a symbol of Vishnu is also described in Sanskrit as "mud-born".
The another school of etymology suggests the name kalki is derived from the Sanskrit word Kal (कल) which means a part of machine or machine. Hence the kaliyug (कलियुग) is the era of machine and lord of this era is Kalki.
There are numerous interpretations of Vedic traditions. Avatara means "descent" and refers to a descent of the divine into the material realm in the Avatari's selfsame form. The Garuda Purana lists ten avatars, with Kalki being the tent.
Birth
As written in the Kalki Purana:शम्भल ग्राम मुख्यस्य ब्राह्मणस्य महात्मनः।
भवने विष्णुयशसः कल्किः प्रादुर्भविष्यति॥
— Srimad Bhagavatha Maha Purana – 12:2:18
- शम्भु Shmbhu (Shmbhu Bhola) + ल or ले (of) + ग्राम Grama (Community/Village) + मुख्यस्य Mukhyasya (Principally) + ब्राह्मणस्य Brahmanasya (of the Brahmins) + महात्मनः Maha Atman (Great Souls): At village/community of Shmbhal, principally of great soul brahmins.
- भवने Bhavanê (At the home of) + विष्णु Vishnu + यशसः Yáśas (Worthy) + कल्क Kalk ( Mud or Sediment) + इ i (to arise from, come from) + प्रादुर् Prādúr (Arise/Born) भविष्यति Bhavishyati (In the future): In the future at the home of Vishnu worthy, Kalki (mud/sediment born) will arrive. (This may point to a name equivalent to mud or sediment born.)
द्वादश्यां शुक्ल-पक्षस्य माधवे मासि माधवम्।
जातं ददृशतुः पुत्रं पितरौ हृष्ट-मानसौ।।
— 1:2:15 Kalki Purana
- द्वादश्यां - द्वा dvA (two) + दश्यां dashya (tens/10's) meaning 12 शुक्ल Shukla (bright) + पक्षस्य(pakshaya) parts (the first part of the moon cycle) + माधवे madhva is hindu month of Chaitra/Spring (March/April) + मासि masi (month of) + माधवम् Lord Vishnu(as Kalki) arrived: On the 12th of the waxing moon in the month of Madhwa Chaitra (March/April), 1st month of vikrami lunar year,Lord Vishnu (as Kalki) arrived. (This amounts to just 12 days per any given year, furthermore as there is only one day per year of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu (Chaitra Dwadashi), this amounts to just one (Chaitra Shukla Pakshaya Dwadashi) day each year or 100 days in a century.)
- जातं jatam (born - brought into existence) + ददृशतुः dadastu (then) + पुत्रं putram (a son) + पितरौ pitarau (parents [were]) + हृष्ट hrshta (thrilling with rapture, rejoiced, pleased, glad, merry) + मानसौ manasau (mental feeling).: Then the parents were mentally overjoyed by their son being born. (This points to the sun sign of Aries. In the month of Chaitra (Spring March/April, 2nd month of lunar Hindu new year), the fifteen days in Shukla paksha (first fortnight / Waxing moon) are dedicated to fifteen gods or deities. Each day of the Chaitra month is dedicated to a different god. The 12th day of Chaitra Shukla Pakshaya is dedicated to Lord Sri Maha Vishnu.)
Lord Kalki will appear in the home of the most eminent brahmana of Shambhala village, the great souls Vishnuyasha and his wife, the pure of thought Sumati.Vishnuyasha refers to the father of Kalki as a devotee of Vishnu while Sumati refers to His mother in Shambhala. Also it is written in Kalki Purana that he will have four brothers who are Sumanta, Prajna and Kavi.
— Srimad-Bhagavatam Bhag.12.2.18
The Agni Purana predicts that at the time of his birth, evil kings will feed on the pious. Kalki will be born son of Vishnuyasha in the mythic Shambhala. He will have Yajnavalkya as his spiritual guru.
Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu is a Chiranjivi (immortal) and in scripture is believed to be alive, waiting for the return of Kalki. He will be a martial preceptor of Kalki, teaching him military science, warfare arts and instructing him in the performance of a severe penance in order to receive celestial weaponry.[22][23] [24] The purana also relates that Hari, will then give up the form of Kalki, return to heaven and the Krita or Satya Yuga will return as before.[25]
The Vishnu Purana also explains:
When the practices taught in the Vedas and institutes of law have nearly ceased, and the close of the Kali age shall be nigh, a portion of that divine being who exists of His own spiritual nature, and who is the beginning and end, and who comprehends all things, shall descend upon earth. He will be born in the family of Vishnuyasha, an eminent brahmana of Shambhala village, as Kalki, endowed with eight superhuman faculties, when the eight suns (represented by 8 solar deities or Vasu who lord over Dhanishta Nakshatra) will together shine over the sky. By His irresistible might he will destroy all the mlecchas (Barbarians) and thieves, and all whose minds are devoted to iniquity. He will reestablish righteousness upon earth, and the minds of those who live at the end of the Kali age shall be awakened, and shall be as clear as crystal. The men who are thus changed by virtue of that peculiar time shall be as the seeds of human beings, and shall give birth to a race who will follow the laws of the Krita age or Satya Yuga, the age of purity. As it is said, 'When the sun and moon, and the lunar asterism Tishya, and the planet Jupiter, are in one mansion, the Krita age shall return.
— Vishnu Purana, Book Four, Chapter 24
Kalki as Vajimukha (horse-faced).
The Bhagavata Purana states
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, and when the power of government is transferred to the hands of ministers elected from the evil men, and when nothing is known of the techniques of sacrifice, even by word, at that time the Lord will appear as the supreme chastiser.It goes on to foretell his arrival:
— Bhagavata Purana, 2.7.38
The ascetic prince, Lord Kalki, the Lord of the Universe, will mount His swift white horse Devadatta and, sword in hand, travel over the earth exhibiting His eight mystic opulences and eight special qualities of Godhead. Displaying His unequaled effulgence and riding with great speed, He will kill the millions of those thieves who have dared dress as kings.The Kalki Purana combines elements of earlier scriptures to describe Kalki. He will have the power to change the course of the stream of time and restore the path of the righteous. The evil demon kali will spring from the back of Brahma and descend to earth and cause dharma to be forgotten and society to decay. When man stops offering yagna, Vishnu will then descend a final time to save the steadfast. He will be reborn as Kalki to a Brahmin family in the city of Shambhala.
— Bhagavata Purana, 12.2.19-20
Followers of Tibetan Buddhism have preserved the Kalachakra Tantra in which "Kalkin" is a title of 25 rulers in the mystical realm of Shambhala. This tantra mirrors a number of prophecies of the Puranas.
Kalki Avatar according to Sikhism
Kalki Avatar Punjab Hills, Guler, c. 1765.
Gobind Singh translating the Purana version writes in the Sri Dasam Granth:
When there is incest, adultery, atheism, hatred of religion, no more dharma, and sin everywhere, the impossible Iron Age has come; in what way the world will be saved? For the helpless, Vishnu himself will manifest as the Supreme Purusha. He will be called the Kalki incarnation and will be glorious like a lion coming down from heaven.
Weapons and paraphernalia
[Lord Shiva said to Lord Kalki:] "This horse was manifested from Garuda, and it can go anywhere at will and assume many different forms. Here also is a parrot [ Shuka ] that knows everything - past, present, and future. I would like to offer You both the horse and the parrot and so please accept them. By the influence of this horse and parrot, the people of the world will know You as a learned scholar of all scriptures who is a master of the art of releasing arrows, and thus the conqueror of all. I would also like to present You this sharp, strong sword and so please accept it. The handle of this sword is bedecked with jewels, and it is extremely powerful. As such, the sword will help You to reduce the heavy burden of the earth."[30]Thereafter, Lord Kalki picked up His brightly shining trident and bow and arrows and sets out from His palace, riding upon His victorious horse and wearing His amulet.[31]
Padma
Padma will be the consort of the avatar, as written in the Kalki Purana.[32]मत्तो विद्यां शिवाद् अस्त्रं लब्ध्वा वेद-मयं शुकम्।
सिंहले च प्रियां पद्मां धर्मान् संस्थापयिष्यसि।। 1:3:9
Beloved of Kalki Padma resides at द्वीप dweep (island) सिंहले Sinhale (सिंह shiha (Lion) + ले(of)) = "the island of the lion"(1:3:9).
समुद्र-पारम् अमलं सिंहलं जलसंकुलम्। («=सिंहलद्वीप»)
नाना-विमान-बहुलं भास्वरं मणि-काञ्चनैः।। 2:1:40
The spotless/clean island of the lion one which is surround by a pure water at the far end of the ocean. (Line 1 2:1:40).
Abundance of small Air-Crafts shining/radiating with gold and gems (prosperity).(Line 2 2:1:40).
(The royal coat of arms of the island of the United Kingdom is represented by a Lion, London Heathrow has been the world’s busiest airport, UK is renown for its prosperity, so it could be said that beloved of Kalki Padma resides at an island similar to UK.)
Padmavati's complexion was light, and her face resembled the full moon She possessed all godly qualities, and she was decorated with a
garland of flowers Her entire body was covered with jewels, pearls, and coral. Kalki Purna [33]
I take shelter of Lord Hari, who possesses a most attractive form, whose complexion is dark like a cloud, whose eyes resemble the moon
and sun, whose eyebrows are charming like a rainbow, whose nose is long like the beak of a bird, whose eyes are broad like lotus petals, and whose
yellow garments are the color of lightning. Kalki Purna [34]
Lord Shiva said to Padmavati that you will receive Lord Narayana as your husband. Anyone, whether they be demigods, demons, Nāgas, Gandharvas, Cāraṇas [celestial singers], or anyone else, who desires a conjugal relationship with you will immediately be transformed into a woman, regardless of age. This curse is not applicable to Lord Hari, who is your only husband.[35]
Predictions about his birth and time of arrival
Modern scholars have attempted to link recent history to Kalki. Given the traditional account of the Kali Yuga, which will last 432,000 years, and began in 3102 BCE,[36][37] scholars such as Sri Yukteswar Giri have claimed there are smaller cycles within the larger 432,000 year revolution.[38][39]Origin of Kalki
It is believed that the origin of Kalki will be in India on the banks of river Ganges.
Dashavatara: (from left) Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki.
Astrology
Indian astrologers have analysed Puranas extensively to try and foretell the time of birth of Kalki. The signs described in the Kalki Purana are as follows:- The moon will be in Dhanishtha nakshatra, Aquarius, suggesting he will be wealthy, acclaimed and swift in action and thought.
- The sun will be in Swati, the nakshatra of the sword.
- Jupiter will be in Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Sagittarius.
- The Ascendant Lord will be in Purva Ashadha nakshatra, also Sagittarius, suggesting invincibility and early victory.
- Saturn will be exalted in Libra, predicting a balance between justice and the sword.
- Ketu, a five-headed snake god in navagraha, will be exalted in Scorpio, suggesting he will descend atop a great white steed.
Kalki with his white horse Devadatta
There have been a range of dates predicted, purportedly from different methods of calculation. Sri Potuluri Virabrahmendra Swami, for example, wrote 400 years ago in his Divya Maha Kalagnanam, or 'Divine Knowledge of the Time,' that Kalki would arrive when the moon, sun, Venus and Jupiter entered the same sign. This is not a rare occurrence and last happened in early 2012, passing without event. The time of arrival of Kalki has not been consistently asserted by astrologers.
People who have claimed to be Kalki
A number of people have already claimed to be the Kalki avatar:- Members of the Bahá'í Faith have interpreted the prophecies of end time as references to the arrival of their founder Bahá'u'lláh, which has helped growth of the Bahá'í faith in India.
- By some members of the Muslim faith, Kalki Avatar is believed to be the Islamic Prophet Muhammad; some of the Muslim scholars and a few of the Hindu scholars also argued that Kalki is mentioned indicating Muhammad in some Hindu scriptures.[ However, most of the Hindu scholars widely discarded it as a false theory, claiming that Kalki is supposed to arrive at the end of Kali Yuga, not in the beginning. While other Muslims considered the Mahdi as Kalki Avatar.
- Víctor Manuel Gómez Rodríguez, or Samael Aun Weor, founder of the Universal Christian Gnostic Movement, stated that he was the Maitreya Buddha and the Kalki Avatar of the New Age of Aquarius.
- The Kalki Avatar Foundation claims that Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi is the Kalki Avatar as well as Messiah and Imam Mehdi, whose teachings are beneficial for people of all faiths.
Kalki Avatar and Saoshyant—Shah Behramshah Varzavand
Persians (Zoroastrian) migrated from Persia to land on the shores of Nargol[55] then spread south to Sanjan and north to Udvada, this migration was based on the prophecy[56] that the mother of the coming Saoshyant, Shah Behramshah Varzavand, will be born in the west of Hindustan, somewhere near Bharuch, Gujarat.Udvada is the holy place for Zoroastrians and Nargol has religious significance to the followers of Late Shree Nirmala Srivastava (a.k.a Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the founder of Sahaja Yoga). According to the founder and spiritual leader of Sahaja Yoga, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, her Sahasrara Chakra was opened in Nargol on 4th May 1970 under a Saru tree, thus marking the beginning of Sahaja Yoga, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi's life was dedicated to preparing the world for the coming of Kalki Avatar.
In the event that Kalki and coming Saoshyant, Shah Behramshah Varzavand are one and the same then the Chaitra Dwadashi Shukla Paksha dates of one year before and after the 4th May 1970 (in particular March 30 1969, April 18 1970 or April 7 1971) and the place Nargol may have some greater significance.
By............vipul koul
Hello, I am wondering if you can tell me what the Sanskrit word translated as AMULET is? [[Thereafter, Lord Kalki picked up His brightly shining trident and bow and arrows and sets out from His palace, riding upon His victorious horse and wearing His AMULET.[31] ]]
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ReplyDeleteP.S. The Victorious horse thing didn't really work out.