Host:
Greetings, dear viewers. Paying my respects to Mother Bama Tara at Shantikunj, I begin today's episode. A warm welcome to those new to the "Gupta Sadhu Syama Khyapa" YouTube channel, and a heartfelt thank you to our long-time friends for being with us.
Host:
Pranam, Gurudev.
Gurudev:
Pranam, my son.
Host:
To our audience, I'd like to share that toward the end of the Dvapara Yuga, Lord Krishna was with the five Pandavas. Gurudev and I were discussing a specific conversation they had. Gurudev felt it was important to share this with everyone. The Pandavas once asked Lord Krishna about the future of the Kali Yuga—what would it be like?
Gurudev:
Yes, they asked Krishna about the future. Krishna told them, "Go into the forest and spread out in four different directions. Whatever you see first, come back and tell me. Just the first thing you see—nothing else." Following Krishna's words, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva went their separate ways.
Gurudev:
First, Yudhisthira went and saw a strange sight: an elephant with two trunks playing in the water. He returned to Krishna and said, "Lord, I saw something I cannot understand—an elephant with two trunks. What does this mean?"
Gurudev:
Krishna replied, "You have seen correctly. In Kali Yuga, people will be of two kinds—or rather, two-faced. They will say one thing but do another. Their words will not match their actions. This will be the character of the people."
Gurudev:
Next came Bhima. He saw a cow licking its newborn calf with such intensity that the calf began to bleed. Despite the blood, the cow wouldn't stop licking. Bhima asked, "Lord, I saw a cow licking its calf so hard that it bled. What is the meaning of this?"
Gurudev:
Krishna said, "In Kali Yuga, parents will love their children so blindly that they will cause their downfall. They will give them whatever they want without thought, failing to guide them properly. Like that cow, their 'love' will ultimately harm the child's character and future."
Gurudev:
Then came Arjuna. He said, "I saw a vulture. It was eager to eat rotting meat, yet on its wings, the entire Vedas were written. It was obsessed with carrion despite carrying such holy wisdom."
Gurudev:
Krishna replied, "This represents the scholars and priests of Kali Yuga. They will speak great words and quote scriptures, but their minds will be fixed on worldly greed and 'rotting' desires. Many who call themselves saints will be hypocrites focused only on material gain."
Gurudev:
Then Nakula returned. He said, "Lord, I saw a massive boulder rolling down a mountain. It crushed trees and everything in its path. But then, it was stopped by a tiny, fragile blade of grass. How is that possible?"
Gurudev:
Krishna explained, "The boulder represents the sins and the immense weight of the Kali Yuga. No wealth or power can stop the downfall. However, that tiny blade of grass represents the Name of God. In this age, only the constant chanting of God's name can stop the momentum of destruction and save a person. Those who remember God will find protection."
Gurudev:
Finally, Sahadeva came. He said, "Lord, I saw many shallow wells that were full of water. But the largest, deepest well in the center was completely bone-dry. Why?"
Gurudev:
Krishna said, "In Kali Yuga, the wealthy—the 'deep wells'—will spend their fortunes on vices, alcohol, and temporary pleasures. They will have no spirituality or compassion. Meanwhile, the common, 'shallow' people will still share what little they have. The rich will be empty where it matters most."
Host:
Gurudev, these stories are in our Puranas and the Mahabharata. People have read them, yet we still see these wrongdoings today.
Gurudev:
It is human nature. A thief follows his nature; a dacoit follows his. Even knowing the truth, people act according to their traits. The Kali Yuga is reaching its peak. Destruction is coming, and the Kalki avatar will eventually resolve everything.
Gurudev:
Look at the state of things today. There is bloodshed even near holy places like the Jagannath Temple. Lord Jagannath is the heartbeat of Krishna. People are fighting amongst themselves, even those meant to serve. The Lord is displeased with the current state of corruption and violence.
Gurudev:
Think about Tirupati Balaji. Almost all the temple vaults have been opened and looted by various rulers over time, except for one door that remains unopened. They say Krishna and the Pandavas still reside there in spirit. It is guarded by Lord Narasimha, and anyone who tries to force it meets their end. Even in Kailash, scientists are now finding things they can't explain—some even speak of an 'alien city.' As humans discover these secrets, they only become more fearful.
Host:
So, as Gurudev explained through these beautiful stories, Krishna's prophecies for Kali Yuga are coming true. We must think—is there still time for us to change?
Gurudev:
There is no more time, my son. The time for change has passed.
Gurudev:
Now is the time of waiting—waiting for destruction. It is inevitable. No one can stop it. Science says it, and the scriptures say it. But for the virtuous, there is a promise.
Gurudev:
As the Gita says: "Paritranaya sadhunam, vinashaya cha dushkritam..." To protect the righteous and destroy the wicked, the Lord manifests age after age. Krishna's word is never false. He will protect those who are honest and do not deceive others.
Gurudev:
The wicked will perish, and the virtuous will be saved in various ways. There is no need for the righteous to fear.
Host:
Thank you, Gurudev, for explaining this so clearly with these examples. It was very enlightening. Pranam.
Gurudev:
Pranam, my son.