Hindu mythology, Vedic and Purânic . lves used astemples, though in some cases they form part of buildingsthat have been used for worship. 10. THE KALKI AVATARA. This incarnation, unlike those already described, has yet tobe made ; it is the expression of a hope that he who has sofrequently visited the earth torestore order and happiness willcome again to inaugurate areign of universal goodness,peace, and prosperity. WhenVishnu in the form of Krishnareascended to heaven, the Fourthor Kali Yuga commenced, which,as its name implies, is an ageof impurity and dissension. Inthe Vishnu Puranathe cha
Hindu mythology, Vedic and Purânic . lves used astemples, though in some cases they form part of buildingsthat have been used for worship. 10. THE KALKI AVATARA. This incarnation, unlike those already described, has yet tobe made ; it is the expression of a hope that he who has sofrequently visited the earth torestore order and happiness willcome again to inaugurate areign of universal goodness,peace, and prosperity. WhenVishnu in the form of Krishnareascended to heaven, the Fourthor Kali Yuga commenced, which,as its name implies, is an ageof impurity and dissension. Inthe Vishnu Puranathe characterof this age is vividly describedin words that seem its termination Vishnu is ex-pected to come again, bearingthe name Kalki, to put an endto wickedness, and establish akingdom of righteousness similarto the First or Krita Yuga—theage of Truth. These four ages, in the same order and with thesame characteristics, will again and again be experienced untilthe final end of all things shall come. The following extract. KALKI. 2o6 The Puranic Deities. from the Vishnu Purana * will give an idea of the evils of thepresent age, which Kalki is to remove. In Magadha a sovereign named Viswasphatika will establishtribes ; extirpate the Kshattriya race ; elevate fishermen, bar-barians, Brahmans, and other castes to power ; whilst Sudras,outcasts, and barbarians will be masters of the Indus, Darvika,Chandrabhaga, and Kashmir. The kings will be of churlishspirit, violent temper, and ever addicted to falsehood andwickedness. They will inflict death on women, children, andcows ; they will seize the property of subjects, be of limitedpower, and will, for the most part, rapidly rise and fall; theirlives will be short, their desires insatiable, and they will displaybut little piety. The people of various countries interminglingwith them will follow their example ; and the barbarians beingpowerful in the patronage of princes, whilst purer tribes areneglected, the people will per
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