10 Shocking Kalyug Predictions from Shrimad Bhagwat Purana That Are Now Reality

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Wednesday, 4 June 2025 (18:09 IST)
Shrimad Bhagwat Purana is one of the greatest Puranas in Hinduism. It is also known as the Mahapuran and consists of 12 parts (Skandhas), 335 chapters, and 18,000 verses. While many people know its devotional and mythological stories, very few know that it also contains predictions about Kaliyuga – the age we are living in now. In this article, we’ll you about some shocking predictions made in the Bhagwat Purana about the nature of people, society, and the end of this era.

1. Dampatye Bhiruchir Hetur Mayaiva Vyavaharike |
    Stritve Pumstve Cha Hi Ratir Vipratve Sutrameva Hi ||

Meaning: In Kaliyuga, men and women will live together without marriage, only based on physical attraction. Business will run on lies and deceit. A person will be considered a Brahmin just by wearing the sacred thread, not by knowledge or conduct.

2. Vittameva Kalau Nrinam Janmachara-Gunodayah |
    Dharma-Nyaya-Vyavasthayam Karanam Balameva Hi ||

Meaning: A person's wealth will determine their respect, character, and status. The rich will be seen as good and noble, regardless of their actions.  Justice and law will not be based on truth or righteousness, but only on power, strength, or influence.

3. Tatascha-Nudinam Dharmah Satyam Saucham Kshama Daya |
    Kalena Balina Rajan Nankshyatayurbalam Smritih ||


Meaning: Truth, cleanliness, compassion, strength, memory, and lifespan will reduce day by day in Kaliyuga.

4. Lingam Eva Ashrama-Khyatau Anyonya-Apatti-Karanam |
    Avrittya Nyaya-Daurbalyam Panditye Chapalam Vachah ||


Meaning: In Kaliyuga, only those who can bribe will get justice. Those who can’t pay will suffer endlessly. Clever, selfish people will be seen as wise, even if they lack real knowledge.

5. Kshut-Tridbhyam Vyadhibhish Chaiva Santapsyante Cha Chintaya |
    Trimsad-Vimsati Varshani Paramayuh Kalau Nrinam ||


Meaning: People will suffer greatly due to hunger, disease, and constant mental worries. The maximum lifespan of human beings will gradually decrease to 20 to 30 years.

6. Dure Varyayanam Tirtham, Lavanyam Keshadharanam |
    Udarambharta Swarthah, Satyatve Dharstyameva Hii ||


Meaning: People will travel far to visit holy places but will disrespect their own parents at home. Long hair will be considered beauty and people will do any kind of work for survival.

7. Anavrishtya Vinanksyanti Durbhikshena Cha Piditah |
    Shita-Vatatapa-Pravrid-Himainaryonyatah Prajah ||


Meaning: In Kaliyuga, lack of rain will lead to droughts, and people will suffer from famine. The weather will become extreme - sometimes there will be intense cold and sometimes burning heat.

8. Anadhyateva Asadhutve Sadhutve Dambha Eva Tu |
    Sweekar Eva Chodvahe Snanameva Prasodhanam ||


Meaning: In Kaliyuga, a poor person will be seen as impure, unrighteous, and of no value.Marriage will become just a mutual agreement. People will think they’ve cleansed their sins just by taking a bath.

9. Dakshyam Kutumbabharanam Yashorthe Dharmasevanam |
    Evam Prajabhir Dushtabhih Aakirne Kshitimandale ||


Meaning: In Kaliyuga, people will do religious acts just to gain fame or show off. The Earth will be filled with wicked people who will do anything for power, even if it means harming others.

10. Achchhinnadara-Dravina Yasyanti Girikananam |
      Shakamulamishakshaudra-Phalapushpashti Bhojanah ||


Meaning: In Kaliyuga, due to poverty, drought, and heavy taxation, people will be forced to leave cities and take shelter in forests and mountains. To survive, they will eat roots, leaves, meat, flowers, and wild honey.

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