Intriguing Facts About Kalki, The Final Incarnation Of Lord Vishnu

Kalki is prophesied to appear at the end of the Kali Yuga (the current age of darkness and decline in Hindu cosmology) to rid the world of oppression and restore righteousness (dharma)

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The name "Kalki" is derived from the Sanskrit word "kalka," which means filth or dirt, symbolizing the role of Kalki in cleansing the world of impurities

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Kalki is often depicted riding a white horse named Devadatta, with a sword in hand, ready to combat evil forces

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Hindu scriptures predict Kalki's birth in Shambhala village, endowed with innate divine qualities like wisdom, strength, and courage

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The advent of Kalki is believed to herald the beginning of a new era known as the Satya Yuga, characterized by virtue, truth, and spiritual enlightenment

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