As the sage listened, the speaker described the coming age of Kali, painting a vivid picture of its trials. People would find pleasure in selling worthless goods and associating with those who should be avoided. Even brāhmaṇas, once paragons of virtue, would fall so low as to take up the occupations of śūdras, becoming worthy of hell. In this age, all mortals would live in constant fear—fearful of hunger and danger. Great suffering would arise from drought; people would struggle only for their own survival, afflicted by famine and oppressive taxes. Fortune would dwindle, yet families would be burdened with many children. Women would disregard their husbands’ words, turning their attention to other households, and even those from noble families would lose their good conduct toward men. Selfishness would rule the hearts of people. They would speak virtuous words, but their minds would be set on selfish deeds. Beggars, bound by friendship and affection, would act in ways dictated by those ties. For the sake of food, beggars would accept disciples. Outwardly, people would appear to serve their teachers and husbands, but secretly they would transgress their commands. When the twice-born—those who should uphold righteousness—become so corrupted, Kali would only grow stronger. At such a time, the wise should recognize the increasing influence of Kali. When all righteousness is lost, prosperity would vanish from the world. Yet, amidst this darkness, the speaker revealed a beacon of hope: Kali never afflicts those devoted to the worship of Hari. In the Dvapara age, sacrifice was praised; but in Kali Yuga, charity alone is honored. What took a month’s effort in Dvapara could be gained in Kali by a single day and night. Whatever was attained then could now be gained in Kali simply by chanting the name of Keshava. Those who worship Hari would not be afflicted by Kali, whether free from desire or filled with longing—Kali would not trouble them. Such devotees are equal to Shiva himself; there is no need for further deliberation. When the dreadful age of Kali arrives, those who meditate on Vishnu do not fall. Even when righteousness has vanished, only the remembrance of Hari brings completeness. Those who recite these words are not afflicted by Kali; even those who merely utter them are spared its troubles. Brāhmaṇas who speak thus are fulfilled without doubt, and those who act in this way have no fear of Kali. Yet, O brahmin, in the dreadful age of Kali, a true devotee of Hari is exceedingly rare. Even those engaged in unrighteousness are not worthy of hell if they remember Hari. For those whose minds lack purity, the only atonement is the name of Hari. O twice-born, as one is inspired by this, so should one act. One devoted to Narayana should offer everything to the great Vishnu, and by remembering Hari, they attain completeness. Therefore, devotion to Hari is extremely rare in this world, especially among the wicked. Those who possess it are fortunate, great souls, and bring benefit even to the company of the virtuous. Truly, O twice-born, all actions attain completeness through this devotion. Even those seen by the three worlds are worthy of reverence—what need is there for many words from others? The Kali age never afflicts mortals who are devoted to the names of Hari.