Shloka 37
Kali-yuga’s Degradation, the Advent of Kalki, and the Reset of the Yuga Cycle
देवापि: शान्तनोर्भ्राता मरुश्चेक्ष्वाकुवंशज: । कलापग्राम आसाते महायोगबलान्वितौ ॥ ३७ ॥
devāpiḥ śāntanor bhrātā maruś cekṣvāku-vaṁśa-jaḥ kalāpa-grāma āsāte mahā-yoga-balānvitau
Devāpi, der Bruder von Mahārāja Śāntanu, und Maru, ein Nachkomme Ikṣvākus, sind beide mit großer yogischer Kraft ausgestattet und leben noch heute im Dorf Kalāpa.
FAQs
They are two royal personalities—Devāpi (brother of King Śāntanu) and Maru (from the Ikṣvāku line)—described as living in Kalāpa, sustained by great yogic power.
This verse identifies Kalāpa as the place where Devāpi and Maru reside, indicating it as a preserved, secluded abode connected with powerful yogīs and ancient dynasties.
It highlights disciplined spiritual practice and self-mastery—developing steadiness, restraint, and devotion-centered sādhanā to remain spiritually strong even in difficult ages like Kali-yuga.