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[Vishesh Bhat]

Just to clarify what I mean. If Kali Yuga has a predestined progression of
events and degradation of Dharma, then it seems to imply that whatever be
the actions of the Jivas, they are destined to suffer.



On Tue, 31 Oct 2023, 23:13 Vishesh Bhat via Advaita-l, <
advaita-l at lists.advaita-vedanta.org> wrote:

> Namaskara,
>
> I was going through the Mahabharata and came across the passage where Sage
> Markandeya describes the nature of Kaliyuga to Yudhisthira. The passage
> seems to indicate an absence of free-will. If Kali Yuga is indeed destined
> to be as described (which also fills me with great dread), then doesnt this
> indicate a complete absence of free will? What is the interpretation of
> this?
>
> Another question is about Kalki's appearance and in general about avAtaras.
> If Brahman alone is real, then the notions of good and evil limited to
> vyavahArika reality should not be of any concern. What is the need for this
> intervention in the form of avatAras to uphold Dharma which Krishna
> too talks about in the Gita?
>
> Lastly, does this mean that the Vedas too will cease to be known in the
> Kali Yuga? The whole passage is confusing. I dont know whether its the
> translation or the interpretation.
>
> Please help me with this.
>
> Dhanyavada.
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