Kalki Avatar Predicted in Sikh Scriptures:
GURU NANAK PREDICTED RISE OF ANOTHER DISCIPLE OF AKAL PURAKH
Is he the same who is Kalki
Avatar, Messiah and Saviour?
It is
certain that Guru Nanak, spoke of the rise of a disciple of Akal Purakh - in
the Gurbani Hymn that is in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji at the page 722-723. This prediction was meant for during the
coming of time of truth, which is none other than the Satyug.
The question is whether this person is same as the
one who is the “Kalki Avatar” as mentioned in Hindu Scriptures?
Is he the Saviour and the Messiah who’s coming is
also predicted in some other religions and by Nostradamus?
Background
The hymn that mentions
the rise of this saintly person is part of the Sabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
The scholars had tried to interpret and translated this loosely with subsequent
historic personality ignoring the other indicative words of the Guru in the
same hymn so this remains overlooked. Guru Nanak not only mentioned indicated
the time but the purpose and the nature of era in the hymn.
It was around 1520 AD
that Guru Nanak witnessed the Mughal invasion of India by Babur and the
brutalities that he eye-witnessed first-hand during the latter's invasion of
Saidpur, now called Eminabad, in Gujranwala district of Pakistan. Guru Nanak
wrote a number of hymns about this and in one of it, he spoke of the rise of a
disciple of the male (Mard). This
hymn is translated below and elaborated.
It would be appropriate
that other sources of a similar prediction in other religious scriptures also
be examined so as to
When it is compared
with predictions in other external sources then it is clearly seen this is an uncanny
prediction that has mentions in other religious writings. The Gurbani Hymn
mention is significant because these are the word that have come from Akal
Purakh ownself through the mouths of the Guru’s. These are not ordinary Guru
teachers but Guru’s that have divine Jyote within them. They are one with the
Source. Both are same. These Gurus are hidden Avatars with a specific spiritual
purpose of initiating transformation in humanity by bringing focus back on
Truth. This point would be explained again in detail.
The predictive mention
is of the coming of a Spiritual Person who is disciple of Purakh, the
all-pervading Male. The Gurbani’s
spiritual approach is that of return of separated Souls by using the simile of
marriage between the male groom and the bride. Here the bride soul coming out
of illusion of separation returns with love to the One all-pervading Nirankar,
a Purakh meaning one great male in creation. This is then a marriage, a
togetherness. This a simile that tells
that all souls on earth are same in spiritual advancement irrespective of being
born in a male or a female body. The return to the Purakh begins by becoming
first a disciple (Sikh) of the Purakh. The relationship then is of Sikh and
Guru during the guided Journey. The Sikh and the Guru become same and the
person transforms to be an Akal Moorat within, meaning an aware Eternal
light of the all-pervading light.
This person mentioned
in this hymn would be a disciple (Sikh) of the Akal Purakh and rise to
be one with have Akal Purakh by surrender of own individual self. Within him
would be Akal Purakh.
It is uncanny that in
some Hindu writings the description of Kalki Avatar is so similar to what
Gurbani mentions. It may be mentioned that word Hindu originated a later date
in history. The original ancient spiritual practice is known as Sanatan,
the eternal truth teachings. Truth being only truth the Gurbani reveals the
same truth in a more purified way devoid of any distortion in description.
Gurbani uses many Sanatan words with the original meanings.
The Hindu scriptures prophesise
the coming of Kalki, the tenth Avatar, who would be final incarnation of the God
Vishnu. This Avatar would end the darkest and destructive period to remove
adharma (unrighteousness) and usher in the Satya Yuga. The description and
details of Kalki are different among various Puranas. The prediction is
shrouded in mystery. The prophecies in the Saint Achyutananda Maharaj's book
'Bhavishya Malika,' published 500 years ago gives more elaborate description.
The Gurbani Hymn by
Guru Nanak (who is a Nirankari Jyote) states that the coming time is
that of the Truth. He brought for humanity the Spiritual Mantra for becoming
True One self. This above clarification
is necessary to understand in clarity the prediction.
THE HYMN
The Hymn from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is first translated below and then
explained.
ਤਿਲੰਗ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥ Tilang 1st Guru.
ਜੈਸੀ ਮੈ ਆਵੈ ਖਸਮ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਤੈਸੜਾ ਕਰੀ
ਗਿਆਨੁ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ॥
As the word of the Lord comes to me, that
only is the knowledge being presented, O Lalo.
ਪਾਪ ਕੀ ਜੰਞ ਲੈ ਕਾਬਲਹੁ ਧਾਇਆ ਜੋਰੀ ਮੰਗੈ
ਦਾਨੁ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ॥
Bringing the marriage party of sin from
Kabul has invaded and demands perforce plundering, O Lalo.
ਸਰਮੁ ਧਰਮੁ ਦੁਇ ਛਪਿ ਖਲੋਏ ਕੂੜੁ ਫਿਰੈ
ਪਰਧਾਨੁ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ॥
Modesty and righteousness both stand hidden,
and falsehood moves about as the leader, O Lalo.
ਕਾਜੀਆ ਬਾਮਣਾ ਕੀ ਗਲ ਥਕੀ ਅਗਦੁ ਪੜੈ
ਸੈਤਾਨੁ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ॥
The role of the Qazis and the Brahmans is
over and the Satan now reads the marriage rites.
ਮੁਸਲਮਾਨੀਆ ਪੜਹਿ ਕਤੇਬਾ ਕਸਟ ਮਹਿ ਕਰਹਿ
ਖੁਦਾਇ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ॥
The Muslim women read the Quran and in suffering
call upon God, O Lalo.
ਜਾਤਿ ਸਨਾਤੀ ਹੋਰਿ ਹਿਦਵਾਣੀਆ ਏਹਿ ਭੀ
ਲੇਖੈ ਲਾਇ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ॥
The Hindu women of high caste and others of
low caste, are put in the same account, O Lalo.
ਖੂਨ ਕੇ ਸੋਹਿਲੇ ਗਾਵੀਅਹਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਰਤੁ ਕਾ
ਕੁੰਗੂ ਪਾਇ ਵੇ ਲਾਲੋ ॥੧॥
Says
Nanak, the eulogies of murder are sung, and the saffron of blood is sprinkled,
O Lalo.
ਸਾਹਿਬ ਕੇ ਗੁਣ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਗਾਵੈ ਮਾਸ ਪੁਰੀ
ਵਿਚਿ ਆਖੁ ਮਸੋਲਾ ॥
Nanak
sings the glories of the Lord in the city of corpses and speaks of
righteousness.
ਜਿਨਿ ਉਪਾਈ ਰੰਗਿ ਰਵਾਈ ਬੈਠਾ ਵੇਖੈ ਵਖਿ
ਇਕੇਲਾ ॥
HE,
who has created colourful pleasurable attachments, beholds sitting apart alone.
ਸਚਾ ਸੋ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਚੁ ਤਪਾਵਸੁ ਸਚੜਾ ਨਿਆਉ
ਕਰੇਗੁ ਮਸੋਲਾ ॥
True
is HE, the Lord and true are HIS decision, and true justice would be done by
HIM.
ਕਾਇਆ ਕਪੜੁ ਟੁਕੁ ਟੁਕੁ ਹੋਸੀ ਹਿਦੁਸਤਾਨੁ
ਸਮਾਲਸੀ ਬੋਲਾ ॥
The
body cloth would be torn into pieces and shreds; then the Hindustan would remember
what is said.
ਆਵਨਿ ਅਠਤਰੈ ਜਾਨਿ ਸਤਾਨਵੈ ਹੋਰੁ ਭੀ ਉਠਸੀ
ਮਰਦ ਕਾ ਚੇਲਾ ॥
With
coming of seventy-eight and going of ninety-seven, would rise another disciple
of the strong male.
ਸਚ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਆਖੈ ਸਚੁ ਸੁਣਾਇਸੀ ਸਚ
ਕੀ ਬੇਲਾ ॥੨॥੩॥੫॥
The
words of truth, says Nanak, would be told during the time of truth.
Explanation
of the Hymn:
This
hymn has two stanzas.
The
first stanza describes the unrighteous invasion. The sins in the form of
adharma, cruelty, suffering and killings by the invaders. These then became the
rulers. All this is well known fact of history. What is significant is the
first line in which Guru Nanak says that what he is stating is the exact
knowledge that is coming from the Khasam ( husband Lord) from within.
In
the spiritual tradition the Souls are said to be the brides who by being in
love with the one husband lord, whom these meet, merge. Gurbani names HIM as Purakh, the great
male being. Purakh is experienced in creation by devotees as Satguru Purakh
(True Guru), Karta Purakh (the Creator whose Will is pervading) and Akal
Purakh (Eternal and only truth). The devotee has to become a Sikh
(disciple) of the Purakh so as to receive true guidance and blessing of the
divine. Only by being a disciple of inner truth would the deception and
misinterpretations of Maya can be evaded during the path.
The
Second stanza of the Hymn states that all that is happening is being observed
by the Creator and HE would do justice. Further that these words would be
remembered by Hindustan at appropriate time. The truth in the prophesy is
always gets known and remembered when its time of happening arises. So, what
was stated further would be remembered. The Creator observes all that is unjust
and cruel. HE has to step in to remove suffering. The Coming of Guru Nanak was
the beginning. He brought before humanity the true words of the ONE creator.
The Mool Mantar describes the path of awakening and ascension. This is the base
spirituality for the new age. This also is the true Sanatan knowledge of the
old Hindu Saints.
The
last two lines speak of the exact prophesy. Among the first of these two is the
statement-
During
the coming of Seventy-Eight (78) and going of Ninety-Seven (97) there would rise
another disciple of the Mard, the strong and brave male.
The
“another” word is significance here meaning there would be other disciples in
general. Second are the years which are the second part of Vikrami calendar
prevalent then. The Gurbani translators have
equated these dates with different events during history ignoring the full
essence of the hymn.
The
Year 2021 is in the Vikrami Calendar Year 2078. And the year 2041 is in the
Vikrami calendar year 2097. (In the two calendars, the month of course
overlap). The other prophesies also speak of the rise of the year of this
saintly person being 2022 which is going of Vikrami year 2078.
Now
the last line has the secret of the coming event. This line states that this
would be the time when truth would be brought to light as the time would be of
truth. This is the end of Kalyug when
justice would be served and the era of Satyug would arise.
Now
this prophesy has to be seen along with other prophesies to bring to light
associated truth.
References
in Other Sikh Texts
It
is in Dasam Granth a witing written by Guru Gobind Singh , The Chaubis Avatar
(24 incarnations) that mentions Sage Matsyanra describing the appearance of
Vishnu incarnations to fight evil, greed, violence and ignorance. Kalki as the
twenty-fourth incarnation.
Kalki Avtar in Hindu Texts
Kalki
is described in the Puranas as the Avatar ends the darkest and destructive
period in Kalyug to remove adharma (unrighteousness) and ushering in the Satya
Yuga. He is depicted as riding a white horse with a fiery sword. The
description and details of Kalki are different among various texts.
Kalki
is an Avatar of Vishnu meaning descent of the divine into the material realm of
human existence. He after incarnation restarts a new cycle of time. A recent
text named Kalki Purana that surfaced between 1500 to 1700 CE contains the
Mythology of Kalki
In the Buddhist Text Kalachakra Tantra, the
righteous kings are called Kalki living in Shambhala. Kalki is called
"Rudra Cakrin" and is predicted to end the chaos and
degeneration by assembling a large army to eradicate a barbarian army.
The descriptive prediction in detail are found in
religious writings in Oriya language.
Malika Predictive revelations about Kalki Avatar
Achyutanand Das, a 15th century saint of
Orissa, had written about the arrival of the Lord Kalki in his famous book
known as "Achyutananda Malika” and other Religious Books in Oriya. Here are some important revelations about
Kalki Avatar from these books:
1.
To liberate the humanity from the sufferings in Kalyug, it would not be an “Ansh
Avatar” (Part/Portion of Brahmn) but the “Srishti Karta” (the
Creator) ownself would come. The Creator is formless and does not take birth.
HE is “Purash” (Akal Purakh) who does not take birth. So, HE would come within the
body of a Saintly awakened Man on earth. This man would be light and in him
would the creator be This way the Creator can walk on earth just like riding on
a horse. The two of them would become one. The Saintly man would be known as
Guru. Thus, the Creator would not be
born but would arise in the body of the human have spiritual knowledge of a
Guru.
2.
This Avtar would be Avatar of “Maha Tatva” ( that which gives rise to
five tatva’s - earth (prithvi), water (apas), fire (agni),
air (vayu) ,aether (akasha). and “Maha
Gyan” (Great knowledge).
3.
After Radha-Krishan, this would be the second “Jugal Roop Swroop Avatar”
meaning having two forms together. This would be the “Maha Prem Avatar”
meaning would be expressing pure divine love. Although facing sufferings in
Kalyug due to his soft nature, this saint would rise in this world to be holder
of Creator power by surrendering own individual self to the Divine. So that the
“Srishti Karta” would directly bring justice and the shift to era of Satyug.
4.
In view of dark Kalyug, the Karta lighted ownself in a hidden way on earth. The
Kalki would be the Creators light or energy and would descend in a human
saintly person born on earth. The other Avatars were “Ansh Avatr”
meaning Avatar of Nirankar part of the Karta.
5.
The Birth Play of the Karta would be hidden and would not be known to others.
No one would come to know that in that saintly human the Creator ownself has
descended and is residing. They would become one. The one walking, talking and
speaking would be Karta ownself. The Karta would come in only one Saint’s body.
He would keep his inner state of presence of Karta within his body hidden so
others around him or interacting with him would not be able to know him being
having become Kalki Avtar by surrendering individuality. He in the life would
be an ordinary person living a quite life and not in any limelight. He would be
Bhagat first and become Brahmn Swarupe. He would be having
abilities of a Sidh Guru meaning having spiritual awareness. He would be giving
spiritual guidance too without revealing own real identity. The coming of the
Creator in this person then would be in a hidden way and no one would be able
to find where and who is the Avatar. The Creator would thus from formless have
a form through this person.
6.
The Kalki Avatar would behaving “Panch ayudh” meaning holder of five
special powers or abilities. These five are
i.
Shankh (Conch)– inside
would be an ever flow of celestial Sound
vibration of Creation.
ii.
Padma (lotus) – the subtle
body would be vibrating with purity and anyone near them would feel the peace.
iii.
Gadhaa (club) – Any one who
would be angry or proud before him would either has to let these go or suffer.
iv.
Chakra (Chakra) – The words
uttered by him would manifest. He would work with the thoughts.
v.
Talvar (sword)- This is the
power of writing destiny and so bring transformation/change in created world.
The Avatar would
have within the Hari, Har and Brahma meaning the three forces of creation. The
Avatar’s body would have golden reflection.
7.
At the time of Kalki Avtar a “Kavi Roop” meaning poetic presence, would
be present on earth. This is stated on page no 33 in the Book Anadi Sanghita
by Saint Achutanand.
8.
An important revelation is in the book “Gupt Geeta”
by Saint Balram Das of Orissa. He has written Kalki would be Divine image
Avatar. In him would be “Ongkar Naad” and in the feet earth. In that
person would be the Creator ownself so overflowing Naad and spiritually
connected with the spiritual center of the Earth. In this person the Creator
would be Himself playing both parts.
9.
The Kalki Avatar would reveal ownself through “Darshan Lila” meaning to make
them known and the whole world would be astonished to see the Light of the
Avatar. All then would know about Avatar, bow before him and talk about him.
Book
references: –
Book
on Gita by Saint Bhim Bhai (1800 AD) of Orissa, in the introduction; Book
“Harhi Das Granthavli” by Saint Harhi Das (1772-1837) page 444; Book “Alekh
Puran”; Bhavisheya Malika;Book “Achut18 Ankh Vigyan”; “kaal Bhagwat by Shishu
Anant Das; Book by Saint Jaykrishna Das; “Gupt Geeta” by Saint Balram Das
Conclusive Understanding-
According to the mythology, Avatar Kalki will appear
at the time when Kali Yuga reaches its worst phase.
“In the Kali age of sin, I will assume an avatar
that is dark in color. Great intelligence and great energy will be possessed by
this avatar.” are the words stated by Lord Vishnu in Mahabharata.
Nostradamus, a great astrologer, has predicted that
the saviour of the world will be born on Thursday.
The 24th verse of the 12th Skanda in Shrimad
Bhagavad Gita talks about Shri Vishnu’s Kalki Avatar. According to this,
Lord Vishnu will be born as Kalki when Jupiter, Sun and Moon are together in Pushya
Nakshatra. As per mythological beliefs, Satyug will commence only after
Lord Vishnu incarnates in the Kalki Avatar.
There is also prophecies on the Second Coming of Jesus
on Earth. It is a Christian and Islamic concept that surfaced after his first
coming and his ascension to heaven about two thousand years ago. The belief is
based on messianic prophecies found in the canonical gospels. The time of
arrival varies but states that it would herald the end of the present world.
The latest time of arrival is believed to be some time from the year 2025.
The time of arrival of Avatar is a mystery. This
should be viewed as two events. First, the birth of the person who would rise
as a saint. Second the day in him the light of the Akal Purakh and the Nirankar
would descend.
Guru Nanak in his hymn has talked of the second event
whereas in many other texts the birth of the person is mentioned. He is a
vehicle depicted as a horse in which would descend the Kalki Light of Creator
ownself. As a Saint he would have light of Akal Purakh.
Many psychics and spiritual teachers are stating that
the time of arrival of Lord Kalki to be the year 2022 on ward.
Bhai Gurdas Ji who is considered the first interpreter
of Gurbani and his writings are a key to understanding the Sikh holy scriptures
in Pauri 23 has written:
“The benefactor Lord listened to the cries (of
humanity) and sent Guru Nanak to this world.” And that: “Guru Nanak came to redeem the Kalyug.”
So, the beginning was done by Guru Nanak. The Nirankari
Jyote (light) that was in Guru Nanak and the next Nine Guru’s now exists in
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Sabad Guru with Hymns in poetic form that has
common message of truth, the new spirituality for humanity. The energy of Guru Nanak is present on earth.
The time for arrival of the Avatar when seen in conjunction with other
predictions is from the year 2022 to the year 2042.
The Mystery surrounding Avatar
This Avatar has to work in subtle realms at energetic
level. The new Satyug structure would be built in energetic form first as it
would be the mind and general energies that would change and not the created
earth.
So, his arrival is hidden behind symbolic words.
The Sambhal mentioned actually means the
peaceful state of mind. This word has roots in the word “Shambhala”, which is a
Sanskrit word meaning “place of peace” or “place of silence”, is a mythical
paradise spoken of in ancient Tibetan Buddhist and Hindu traditions. This is spiritually
a state of peaceful mind in the devotee. This comes from an inward kept
awareness where the Anhad Naad is heard. This saint person would have such a
state of mind and the Creator would come to dwell here. Shambhala as the birthplace
of Kalki Avatar.
Born in the “house a brahmin” does not mean parents of this saint would have
brahmin lineage. It simply means where the access or awareness true spiritual
knowledge would be available. This person has discernment and not fall prey to ritualistic
religious practices in Kalyug.
Same is the case with names of brothers: Kavi means “Poet, Sage, Seer”.( here
it refers to Sage or Seer), Prajna, means wisdom, and Sumantra, meaning
is good advice. These are not real family but the source from where the true
spiritual knowledge would be received.
Astrological pointers: Astrologically, his birth chart would be having the
Sun, Moon, Jupiter placement as stated with day being Thursday. As yet no
astrologer has been able to pinpoint the date of birth. This mention too seems camouflaged
so that fake persons should not become self-proclaimed Avatars misleading
people. Even now many are there.
Kalki Avatar in 'Sri Dasam Granth of the Sikhs
In 'Sri Dasam Granth Sahib', the story of 'Kalki
avtaar' has been given who is stated as 24th Avatar. The reference is similar
to the believe of 'Vashanav sampardaaye' of Hindus.
An interesting lineis 'Bhal bhaag bhaya eh Sambhal ke har joo
Harmandar aavaingey.' has been used 16 times in 'Kalki Avtaar' poetic
stanzas in 'Sri Dasam Granth Sahib'. This means that the “Having good destiny,
in the one of Sambhal the Har Hinself would come in Harmandir”. This line
states that in such a destined person the Body-Mand would be temple of Har
where Har ownself would come to reside.
This line is a confirmation that in the Kalki Avatar would
be Har ownself who would descend in this Saintly person.
Conclusion:
The Kalki is divine energy presence on earth and shows
presence in a Saintly Guru person. In him would descend the Divine ownself and
this is known as taking Avatar. This Avatar would be different as the Creator
own self would come as a Guest for a short time. In him would be present
spiritual energies of Past Avatars, Archangels and also Jesus since all are the
highest Divine presence in creation.
The spiritual state of the person would be similar to
that described in the Malika. This is the state of mind that is stated in
Gurbani. The state of Consciousness in the human mind with presence of the
Creator is known as “Sach Khand” in Gurbani. This is a Guest state and
is the state where there is no sense of individuality in the person. Guru Nanak
and the other Guru’s had this light presence. This was to bring guiding words
of truth on earth and initiate change.
Such a oneness is also experienced by the Saints. But in this Guru Saint Avatar the Creator
would exercise the transformative Will.
The person would be born in India and within whom
would walk the Divine Source Ownself as a Guest for the advent of Satyug. This
is symbolically described in Hindu scripture with Kalki riding a horse holding
a sword. This imaging is typically the Hindu way of describing God energies
through imagery.
The “Sword” is that of Divine Awareness that
transforms the collective matrix that bring awareness of true Self in the
humanity and ushers in the Satyug. This transformation to the new can only be
done by the Creator Ownself so HE HIMSELF would be descending as a guest in a
spiritually uplifted human body on earth for ascension to Golden age of Satyug.
Time to connect
with Kalki energy
The Kalki Avatar’s energy is indicated by the presence
of Ek Ongkaar feeling and Naad in this divine person’s mind. Ek means
ONE and having in Awareness ONENESS. Ong is the ever flow of Naad, the celestial
sound vibration in creation and Kaar is the Divine Will, the Hukam that
creates the creation.
This Mantra of Ek Ongkaar was brought for
humanity by Guru Nanak as a new form of meditation. This Mantar is the first
word in the Mool Mantra which connects with the Akal Purakh and thus the Kalki
Energy.
