A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2218
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2218
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In the Kali Yuga righteousness remained to the extent of one-fourth only. Practices enjoined by the Vedas, works of righteousness, and rites of sacrifice ceased. Calamities, diseases, fatigue, faults, such as anger, &c., distresses, hunger, and fear prevailed. As the ages revolve righteousness declines, and the people also decline. When they decay their motives grow weak, and the general decline frustrates their aims.—Muir, i. 144.