According to the Bhavishya Purana, as Kaliyuga reaches its peak, society and human behavior will undergo extreme transformations. Morality and righteousness will decline, and human conduct will become increasingly chaotic.

The Beginning of Kaliyuga and Its Future Consequences

The death of King Parikshit marked the beginning of Kaliyuga. It is believed that approximately 5,000 years of Kaliyuga have passed, but its peak is yet to come. Ancient scriptures suggest that certain signs will indicate when Kaliyuga is nearing its end.

Signs of the End of Kaliyuga

1. Drastic Reduction in Human Lifespan

The Bhavishya Purana states that as Kaliyuga nears its end, the average human lifespan will shrink to just 20 years. Women will start bearing children at the age of five.

2. Irregular and Destructive Rituals

People will perform unauthorized rituals that are not mentioned in the scriptures. These rituals will not aim for human welfare but instead will lead to widespread destruction. Their impact will disturb celestial bodies, changing the positions of planets, stars, and constellations.

3. Breakdown of Family Values

The sacredness of relationships will diminish—

• Sons will force their fathers to work as laborers.
• Daughters-in-law will make their mothers-in-law do all the household chores.
• Wives will be abandoned while their husbands are still alive.
• Husbands will bring other women into the house while their wives are still present.

4. Decline in Religion and Faith

People will stop respecting sacred texts, including the Vedas and Puranas. They will consider themselves the most knowledgeable and become extremely arrogant. Worship of God will decline completely, and greed, anger, and dishonesty will dominate human nature.

5. Natural Disasters and Resource Shortages

• Rivers will dry up, and water sources will disappear.
• Crops will stop growing, forcing people to adopt carnivorous diets.
• Cows will cease producing milk and will eventually go extinct.
• People will shift to drinking goat and sheep milk, later resorting to eating them for survival.

6. Unprecedented Violence and Chaos

• Humans will adopt barbaric and immoral behaviors.
• Fathers will kill their sons, and sons will murder their fathers.
• Marriages will lose their sanctity, and people will marry outside traditional lineages with no regard for family or cultural values.

Conclusion

According to ancient texts, these signs will indicate that Kaliyuga is reaching its climax, bringing turmoil and destruction. However, these descriptions are based on religious scriptures and should not be taken as absolute truth. The purpose of this article is to highlight religious beliefs and prophecies rather than scientific facts.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on religious texts and ancient scriptures. Readers should use their discretion and not consider this as absolute truth. FNE does not claim its authenticity.