Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 shriadishakti , " jagbir singh " <adishakti_org> wrote: > > > " Whenever there is decay of righteousness... and there is > exaltation of unrighteousness, then I Myself come forth... for the > destruction of evil-doers, for the sake of firmly establishing > righteousness, I am born from age to age. " --- KRISHNA- Bhagavad > Gita- fourth discourse > > Hindus are awaiting the coming of the Kalki Avatar at the end of > this present age, Kalki Yuga (Dark or Iron Age). Baha'is believe > that the Kalki Yuga age has already ended and, as promised in the > Bhagavad Gita, the Lord has again manifested Himself to > humanity.... this time with the name Baha'u'llah. Baha'u'llah is > the Kalki Avatar. > > Baha'u'llah's name means the Glory of Bhagwan or the Splendor of > Ishvara. The coming of Baha'u'llah is therefore the start of the > Sat or Krta Yuga (Golden Age). It is the time when people will > return to righteousness and the world will be at peace. > Present Day Kalki Movements The belief in a Kalki avatar who will come to restore peace to the world is alive in countries throughout the world. While many still await his descent to earth, many other believers have faith that he is already here on earth. Many people throughout the world claim to be Kalki and movements around these people are growing everyday. The following sites explore the teachings and doctrines of people claiming to be Kalki, as well as other movements centered around the belief of the Kalki avatar. (Kalki Avatar--The Prediction) Sathya Sai Baba In India today there are millions of followers who believe Sathya Sai Baba to be a miracle man and the avatar of today. In 1953 at the age of 27 Sai Baba began his public preaching and since than has attracted many people to his system of beliefs. He himself states that the belief in him as an avatar must be explored and answered by each individual. . . . Sai Baba states that he has incarnated as the Kalki avatar to bring about peace and 'ananda', meaning bliss, to the chaotic and destructive world. . . . Anand Sundaram's Kalki Page According to this site, Kalki has returned to earth with his consort Sri Padmavathi Devi. It is believed that Kalki will help millions of suffering people from diseases and family and relationship problems, and other crises of the present age. Kalki has come to transform the world in its present age and usher in the Golden age. He will bring about peace and happiness, but unlike Christian scripture, he is not here to destroy the world but to reform it: " His work will be to transform this world into the Golden Age of another ten thousand years....An age bereft of mental turmoil an age full of perpetual bliss and happiness. He will not hesitate to approach the problem the hard way,i.e,widespread destruction if the situation causes Him to take such action ,but nevertheless,He will NOT destroy the world (as believed by some people). " The belief in this particular present-day Kalki has become a major movement throughout the world, with Kalki Temples being built everywhere from the US to Mexico to Sweden. Foundation for World Awakening This site explores one movement whose followers believe their Kalki was born in South India. He has emerged today because of society's evil and the loss of peace. " Kalki Avatar has come to give complete Enlightenment to Mankind and make the transition to the golden Age. His name means 'The annihilator of darkness'. He is the source and the founder of this spiritual movement. " As a child Kalki was very reflective and introspective rather than accustomed " to play and mischief " and he declared early on that he would change the world. Today there is a huge Kalki movement surrounding the teachings and beliefs of this so-called Kalki avatar. This movement has spread from India and has become the Foundation for World Awakening. Kalki and his six disciples, or 'Masters of the Movement' have created schools and spread their beliefs throughout many countries including, the US, Russia, Sweden, Sri Lanka, and Australia. Kalki Bagwan--A Fraud of the Century This site looks skeptically at a present day movement known as the 'Kalki Cult' and the leader, Mr. Vijayakumar, who is this group's so-called Kalki. Mr. Vijayakumar and his friend Mr. Sankar got a notion to " play his gimmicks to make himself 'Kalki Bagwan' the tenth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu in Kali Yug, the current era " . Consequently, a school was started. Mr. Vijayakumar dressed in yellow robes and called himself 'Kalki Bagwan' in an attempt to fool others. As he started spreading his mystical message, many people were " Bewildered by his babblings and bewitched by his hypnotizing eyes behind a bushy moustache and beard, people began to throng round him begging for boons and gratification of their multi-faceted desires " . Although in recent years it is said that this cult has gone underground, the stories and rumors of Kalki Bagwan continue today. " The cult caught fancy of the people like a wild-fire and Bagwan's ashram grew rich by leaps and bounds. " The cult attracted many young people who were to have the mission of catching " the international market " . However, many parents complained to the police about their missing sons and daughters. And although the police have been investigating, " their efforts are being forestalled mainly because it is a matter of religion which our Constitution guarantees to the individuals and the youths claim they have attained majority and there is no question of kidnapping or mesmerising them. " This cult, like many other movements have spread to other countries such as Japan, Argentina and the US. In the same site, Kalki Bagwan--A Fraud of the Century, a list of techniques used by self-proclaimed Kalki incarnates is provided: 1) They create an impressive look by donning colourful robes and choosing a calm place with a sylvan background as their ashram. 2) They set afloat rumors about their miraculous healing powers through their agents in the gnarl of devotees. 3) In the name of Dyana, Yoga, etc., they offer a psychological relaxation to the stressful minds of the devotees and create an illusion of seeing God, Atman, etc. in the form of light or a shock. 4) They seek the patronage of the politicians, bureaucrats, businessmen, judges, etc., to add credibility to their stature. 5) They expand their clientele with the creation of a powerful band of followers, and with fraud and trickery, if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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