3932 - The Kalkipuranam
Author: B.N. Shastri
Description: A revered 18th-century upapurāṇa focused on the prophesied tenth incarnation of Viṣṇu—Kalkī—who descends upon a white stallion named Devadatta in the mythic land Śambhala. The text chronicles Kalkī’s birth, spiritual training, divine attributes (sword, parrot, horse), and his ultimate mission to defeat the evils personified by Kali and his lineage. It describes the birth of a new Yuga and the restoration of cosmic dharma. Rich in prophetic symbolism, future vision, and eschatological lore, the book has been a key source for later tantric and śaṃbala traditions.  ⸻ Keywords: Kalkī Purāṇa, Viṣṇu avatar, Śambhala, end‑time prophecy, upapurāṇa, Kali Yuga, divine horse, cosmic renewal, Buddhist–Hindu parallels ⸻ Ideal for: Scholars of Purāṇic literature, students of Hindu eschatology, seekers of Hindu–Buddhist comparative mythology, devotees interested in Kalkī avatar lore, and readers exploring prophetic or millennial narratives ⸻ Age: 18 years and up (textual complexity and mythic prophecy are more suited to mature readers) ⸻ Theme: Divine deliverance, end-of-age prophecy, cosmic cycles, restoration of righteousness, spiritual warfare, millennial renewal ⸻ Tone: Mythic, prophetic, symbolic, eschatological, reverent ⸻ Book Type: Religious scripture; upapurāṇa; prophetic Purāṇic narrative ⸻ Length: Approximately 360–376 pages.