Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvadasha Skandha, Shloka 38
Kali-yuga’s Degradation, the Advent of Kalki, and the Reset of the Yuga Cycle
ताविहैत्य कलेरन्ते वासुदेवानुशिक्षितौ । वर्णाश्रमयुतं धर्मं पूर्ववत् प्रथयिष्यत: ॥ ३८ ॥
tāv ihaitya kaler ante vāsudevānuśikṣitau varṇāśrama-yutaṁ dharmaṁ pūrva-vat prathayiṣyataḥ
Al final de la era de Kali, esos dos reyes, instruidos directamente por Vāsudeva, regresarán y restablecerán en la sociedad humana el dharma eterno, con las divisiones de varṇa y āśrama, tal como antes.
According to this and the previous verse, the two great kings who will reestablish human culture after the end of Kali-yuga have already descended to the earth, where they are patiently waiting to render their devotional service to Lord Viṣṇu.
FAQs
This verse says that at Kali-yuga’s end, two empowered persons will descend, instructed by Lord Vāsudeva, and will re-establish and spread varṇāśrama-based dharma as it was before.
Because the restoration of dharma is not merely social reform; it is guided by the Supreme Lord. The verse emphasizes that the future teachers act under Vāsudeva’s instruction, ensuring dharma is revived in alignment with divine intent.
By living responsibly according to one’s nature and stage of life—cultivating truthfulness, cleanliness, compassion, and devotion—while keeping bhakti to Vāsudeva as the guiding center of all duties.