Kalki Purana
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The Kalki Purana covers the life and times of Sri Kalki, the 10th and final Maha Avatara of Lord Vishnu:
- Birth in the mystical kingdom of Shambhala;
- Childhood;
- Martial training under Guru Parashurama, 6th and only immortal avatar of Lord Vishnu;
- Long penance to Lord Shiva in the Himalayas;
- Acceptance of the winged steed Devadatta (God-Given), the celestial parrot Shuka, and the divine Nandaka (Bringer of Bliss) sword from Lord Shiva;
- Marriage to Padma, avatar of Vishnu’s heavenly consort Lakshmi;
- Siring of his sons Jaya and Vijaya;
- Performance of the Ashwamedha (Horse Sacrifice) to rid the world of all wicked kings and false prophets;
- War with the dark forces of Kali (Demon), including the demon generals Koka and Vikoka;
- Opening of Satya Yuga (Golden Age);
- 1,000 year reign as the "World King"; and
- Death and re-ascension to the heavenly plain.
Origins
Although it is considered a Upapurana (Lesser Purana), it is derived from passages taken directly from the 18 "Major" Puranas; including the Vishnu Purana and the Bhagavata Purana.
It is believed that the Kalki Purana existed prior to the 14th century CE as parts of it were referenced to in the Muslim-Hindu Epic Padamavata, written by Malik Mohammad Jayasi).
Source
- Kalki Purana ISBN 81-288-0588-6
See also
| Puranas | |
|---|---|
| Brahma Purana | Brahmānda Purana | Brahma Vaivarta Purana | Mārkandeya Purana | Bhavishya Purana | Vāmana Purana | Vishnu Purana | Bhagavata Purana | Nāradeya Purana | Garuda Purana | Padma Purana | Varaha Purana | Vāyu Purana | Linga Purana | Skanda Purana | Agni Purana | Matsya Purana | Kūrma Purana |
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