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Kalki

Kalki

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A future form of the god Vishnu who appears at the world's end to destroy evil and make things right
  • proper noun
  • /ˈkɑːlki/
  • Literature
: Kalki
  • Many Hindus believe that Kalki will be the final incarnation of Vishnu, restoring righteousness on Earth.

Examples

  • Prophecies of Nostradamus, Kalki Avatar, the Bible, World Climax, Indian Prophecies, and World War III Prophecies.

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  • The film starring Cliff Robertson was PT 109 (1963). Messiah (1954), Julian (1964), Kalki (1978), Creation (1981), Live From Golgotha (1992).

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  • 10. Kalki - the future incarnation.

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  • In India, over 15 million Hindus consider Guru Kalki Bhagavan to be the incarnation of the god Vishnu and believe that 2012 marks the end of the Kali Yuga, or degenerate age.

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  • According to Hindu beliefs, Kalki is prophesied to appear at the end of the current age to defeat evil.

  • The story of Kalki represents hope for many who await the restoration of dharma.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Kalki comes from an old Sanskrit word often linked to kalka, which means 'dirt' or 'filth'. A helpful way to remember Kalki is to think of the one who will 'clean' the world of evil and bring a new, better age.