[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.2218 # 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 - **Language:** English ### [c5.2218](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2218) 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. - [Previous: c5.2217](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2217) - [Next: c5.2219](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2219) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2218](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2218) · Pramāṇa