Bhagavata Purana Canto 12 - J.M. Sanyal (1901-1910)
The Bhagavata Purana (Śrīmadbhāgavatam) is the most influential of the eighteen Mahapuranas. Canto 12 is its eschatological finale — the account of the Kali Age, the Kalki prophecy, and the restoration of the Satya Yuga. J.M. Sanyal’s 1901-1910 translation is public domain.
Contents
| # | File | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 | BP 12.01 | Future dynasties; kings become robbers; progressive moral decay of Kali Age |
| 12.2 | BP 12.02 | Kalki avatar prophecy; birth in Shambhala; horse Devadatta; blazing sword; millions of wicked destroyed; Satya Yuga restored |
| 12.3 | BP 12.03 | Duration and qualities of the four Yugas; power of Vishnu’s name in Kali; signs of Kali’s arrival |
Cross-Scripture Parallels
The Kalki prophecy in BP 12.2 parallels:
- Bhagavad Gita 4.7-8 (BG 04) - avatar descent doctrine that Kalki fulfills
- Avesta Yasna 9 - Saoshyant warrior-restorer prophecy (Zoroastrian parallel)
- Tipitaka DN 26 - Metteyya prophecy (Buddhist parallel)