Parikshit Maharaj and Kali Yuga

From the book 'सुख सागर' ( Sukh Saagar )
Translation by Pdt Jwaalaa Prasaad Chaturvedi

Four legs of the Bull - Dharma are :

• दया : Dayaa : Mercy, Compassion
• तप : Tapa: Austerity, Self Control
• पवित्रता, शौच : Shauch, Pavitrataa : Cleanliness, Purity of Mind
• सत्य : Satya : Truthfulness

In some places, Dayaa has been replaced with दान Daan. Dayaa and Daan may therefore be considered synonymous. One who is merciful and compassionate will surely be charitable as well. Charity without compassion is of no use.


When Kali Yuga asked places from Parikshit Mahaaraaj where he can stay, Parikshit Mahaaraaj allotted him the following places :

• मदिरालय : Madiraalaya : place where liquor is consumed. Can be extended to place where it is sold, and also to all other forms of intoxication like cigarette smoking, drugs, tea, coffee, etc.
• द्यूतालय : Dyutaalaya : gambling house. Can be extended to all forms of betting, speculation, card games, poker machines, casinos, etc. 
• वैश्यालय : Vaishyaala : prostitution and whore house. Can be extended to any form of sexual activity engaged for the purpose carnal pleasure, may or may not involve exchange of funds.
• मांसालय : Maansaalaya : place where animals are slaughtered, butcher house, slaughter house. Includes meat, eggs of any form, and sea food.

Kali Yuga told Parikshit Mahaaraaj that these places are not enough for him. The king then extended his places to include Gold. He also added five more places :

• मिथ्या : Mithyaa : Telling lies, false behaviour, etc.
• मद : Mada : Madness caused by forgetfullness of one's real identity, by material aspects ruling the mind.
• काम : Kaama : Desires of material nature.
• रजोगुण : Rajo Gunha : Mode of mind giving rise to intense and passionate desires / activities.
• वैर : Vair : Keeping bad feelings for other(s) person, holding grudge for a long time, unforgiving, etc.

For our daily life, we should therefore follow :

• No meat eating
• No intoxication
• No illicit sex
• No gambling
• No false behaviour
• No telling lies
• No grudges / bad feelings

This will ensure that we are protected to some extent by the effects of Kali Yuga.

Arya Dharma Ki Jaya !
Sanaatana Dharma Ki Jaya !
Bhaarat Maataa Ki Jaya !