Tag: Apocalypse
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Introduction: The Eternal Call for a Hero In the rich panorama of Hindu mythology, few figures are as awe-inspiring and anticipatory as Kalki, the prophesied tenth and final avatar of Vishnu. Kalki’s story is not just a tale of futurist fantasy—it is a mythic promise of renewal in the darkest of times. As an era…
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Introduction Throughout history, communities facing extreme crises have often found an unlikely source of strength and solidarity in shared apocalyptic beliefs. When societies fracture or persecute a subgroup, that marginalized group may embrace visions of the world’s imminent end – eschatological narratives promising divine justice and a new order. Far from leading to despair, such…
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Introduction: The End of Your World There is a moment that comes for many of us, a moment when the world as you know it ends. It may not arrive with the sound of a trumpet or the fury of a meteor shower. It may arrive in the quiet of a doctor’s office, in the…
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Introduction: The Catastrophe Within To dream of the world’s end is a uniquely terrifying experience. The imagery is seared into memory upon waking: tidal waves scouring the coastlines, skies burning with an unnatural fire, cities crumbling to dust as the very ground gives way.1 These are not ordinary nightmares; they feel profound, imbued with a…