Don't Take Shelter of a Titanic Civilization

In this material world there is danger at every step. Even if we make all arrangements to be safe and happy here, there is no guarantee of our safety and permanent happiness. In this connection there is the famous example of the Titanic. On April 15, 1912 this luxurious ocean liner, which was said to be unsinkable, embarked upon her maiden voyage with 2228 passengers and crew members aboard. After hitting an ice berg in the northern Atlantic she completely sank in a matter of hours leaving only 705 survivors and 1523 dead. Everyone thought themselves safe and happy enjoying the Titanic's luxurious atmosphere. But then within a matter of seconds their floating paradise was transformed into a sinking hell.

We are not saying that you should become pessimistic about life. That is not the point at all. What we are saying is that you should learn the science of how to solidly reside within the catastrophe-proof dimension, the transcendental platform where birth, death, old age and disease are conspicuous by their absence. This plane is attained by the process of surrendering unto Lord Sri Krishna under the expert guidance of a bona fide spiritual master and the revealed scriptures. It is only on this liberated platform that you can be fully safe. As long as you take shelter of the titanic material civilization you are subject to devastation at every minute.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

The "Unsinkable" Titanic

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: Is this the End of Kali Yuga?

Dear Acharyaji,

Please clarify:-

According to the Vedas, the Kali Yuga will last for a total of 432,000 years of which 5,000 have already passed. But many great saints are predicting that the end of Kali Yuga has come now because the sins and crimes have already reached the highest possible level. What do you say on this matter?

Amit

India

Answer: We're Just Getting Started

Those who are actually saintly do not speculate. They base their statements on the revealed scriptures. According to the authoritative statements of the Srimad Bhagavatam, the end of the Kali Yuga will be much, much worse than it is now. The entire human race will be reduced to the level of cannibalistic pymgy men who do not live past the age of 25. The method of survival in that time will be to kill and eat and your fellow man because all other forms of food will be practically unavailable.

So in terms of crimes and sin it will be much worse than it is now. This is how the earth planet will be 427,000 years from now at the end of the Kali Yuga. The good news is that there is a 10,000 years Golden era which was introduced 500 year ago by Lord Caitanya. During this period the influence of Kali Yuga will gradually decrease and the entire world will be inundated in a tidal wave of Krishna consciousness. After these 10,000 years are over Kali Yuga will then come in with full force. Those who are intelligent will get themselves out of the cycle of birth and death now by taking advantage of the Krishna consciousness movement so that they will not have to experience the hellish atmosphere at the end of the Kali yuga.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari