The Prophesied Final Avatar
Learn about Kalki, the avatar yet to come, who is prophesied to appear at the end of Kali Yuga to restore dharma.
End of Kali Yuga (Future)
Kalki
The Future Avatar, The Destroyer of Filth
Essence of the Avatar
Purpose of Incarnation
To appear at the end of Kali Yuga, destroy wickedness, and usher in the next Satya Yuga (Age of Truth).
Symbolic Meaning
- Divine justice is inevitable.
- Destruction is necessary for creation and renewal.
- Hope for the restoration of Dharma in the darkest of times.
Stories, Events & Teachings
Key Events
Will be born in the village of Shambhala to Vishnuyasha and Sumati.
Will receive divine training and weapons.
Will wage a great war against the forces of adharma and a ruler named Kali.
Will annihilate evil and restore righteousness.
Will initiate the new Satya Yuga (Age of Truth).
Stories & Leelas
Ushering in Satya Yuga
Understand Kalki's role in vanquishing evil and initiating a new golden age of truth and righteousness.
Teachings
The ultimate triumph of righteousness over unrighteousness.
The cyclical nature of time and cosmic order.
Adharma has an expiration; divine justice is inevitable.
Scriptural Quotes
"At the end of Kali Yuga, when there are no more topics on the subject of God, the Lord will appear as the supreme chastiser."
Quick Facts
Category: Dashavatara (#10)
Era: End of Kali Yuga (Future)
Place: Shambhala (a mythical village)
Appearance: A radiant warrior king in shining armor (Bright white and golden)
Associates: Vishnuyasha (father), Sumati (mother)
Asuras Defeated: Kali (demon personifying Kali Yuga) and other adharmic rulers
No specific stotras currently linked to Kalki.
Scriptural References:
- Kalki Purana
- Bhagavata Purana (12.2.19-20)
- Vishnu Purana (Book 4, Chapter 24)
kalkir viṣṇuyaśā nāmnā śambhalagrāmamukhyataḥ