Kalki 2898 AD: When will Kalki arrive on Earth, what will he look like? All about 10th avatar of Lord Vishnu
With the release of?Kalki 2898 AD, once again conversations about the prominent figure in Hindu mythology has kickstarted. The arrival of the much-awaited messiah often?portrayed as a divine savior who will emerge during a time of great moral and spiritual decline to restore balance and righteousness is the most discussed and debated subject among Hindus. Here's all you need to know about Kalki and his arrival on Earth in real life.?
Who is Kalki??
Mahabharata
In Mahabharata, Kalki is mentioned briefly but significantly. He is described as the final avatar of Vishnu who will appear at the end of the Kali Yuga to restore righteousness (dharma) and eradicate the prevailing corruption and evil. Kalki's arrival will mark the end of the Kali Yuga and the beginning of a new cycle, the Satya Yuga or Krita Yuga, which is characterized by truth and righteousness.
Kalki Purana
The Kalki Purana, a text dedicated to the prophecy of Kalki, provides a more detailed account of his life and mission.?
Kalki's birth: When will Kalki be born?
Kalki is prophesied to appear at the end of the Kali Yuga. However, the exact timing is not specified in the scriptures and remains a matter of interpretation. The Kali Yuga is said to last for 432,000 years, and we are currently a few thousand years into it, meaning Kalki's arrival is often considered to be far in the future. Many argue Kali Yuga began?5,125 years ago after the death of Lord Krishna. Going by this theory,?426,875 years are left before Kalki arrives on Earth. As per Vishnu Purana,?Kalki will be born to a Brahmin family. His father will be named Vishnuyasha, and his mother will be Sumati.
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Where will Kalki be born?
Kalki is foretold to be born in the village of Shambhala (also spelled Shambala or Sambhala). The exact location of Shambhala is not clearly defined in the scriptures and has been subject to various interpretations. Some believe it to be a mythical place, while others have tried to associate it with real geographical locations in India or Tibet.
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What will Kalki look like?
Kalki is often depicted as a warrior on a white horse, wielding a blazing sword. This symbolizes his role as a destroyer of evil and a restorer of order.??
Directed by Nag Ashwin,?Kalki 2989 AD?stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani among others.? Made on a whopping budget of Rs 600 crore, the movie is said to be a blend of Hindu epic Mahabharata and science fiction.?
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