--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This age (Kali-yuga) is the age of…" description: "\"“This age (Kali-yuga) is the age of bluffing and quarrel. Actually there is no possibility of attaining yoga perfection by such paltry proposals. The V..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/78b/anonymous-1_three-times_this-age-kali-yuga-is-the-age-of-bluffin_675088.jpg" --- # This age (Kali-yuga) is the age of bluffing and quarrel… ![“This age (Kali-yuga) is the age of bluffing and quarrel. Actually there is no possibility of attaining yoga perfection by such paltry proposals. The Vedic literature, for emphasis, clearly states three times that in this Age of Kali – kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva nāsty eva – there is no other…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/78b/anonymous-1_three-times_this-age-kali-yuga-is-the-age-of-bluffin_675088.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/78b/anonymous-1_three-times_this-age-kali-yuga-is-the-age-of-bluffin_675088.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/78b/anonymous-1_three-times_this-age-kali-yuga-is-the-age-of-bluffin_675088.jpg) > ““This age (Kali-yuga) is the age of bluffing and quarrel. Actually there is no possibility of attaining yoga perfection by such paltry proposals. The Vedic literature, for emphasis, clearly states three times that in this Age of Kali – kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva nāsty eva – there is no other alternative, no other alternative, no other alternative than harer nāma, chanting the holy name of the Lord.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The current age is marked by deceit and conflict, making true yoga unattainable; only chanting the divine name offers salvation. **In simple terms:** Kali age is deceitful; only holy name helps. Key Takeaway Prioritize chanting over worldly pursuits. Themes spirituality conflict faith Mood reflective hopeful Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - daily meditation - prayer groups - stressful work environments - political debates Key Concepts Kali-yuga chanting salvation Questions to Reflect On - How can one maintain devotion amid chaos? - Is chanting enough for personal transformation? A Different Perspective Even chanting may not overcome systemic injustice. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Age Kali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/age-kali-1606126/) [Kali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/kali/) [Kali yuga](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/kali-yuga/) [Proposals Vedic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/proposals-vedic-5351180/) [Three times](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/three-times/) [Vedic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/vedic/) ## Related quotes > [This is the fourth age, the Kali Yuga, and it's a time of great darkness. 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