Kalkiism: eschatological re-imagination of dharma in contemporary philosophy

This paper explores Kalkiism as a modern reinterpretation of Hindu eschatological theology rooted in the myth of Kalki, the final avatar of Vishnu. While traditional Hindu cosmology presents Kalki as a future divine warrior who will end the Kali-Yugas and restore dharma, Kalkiism reimagines this figure as a symbolic and philosophical response to contemporary global crises. Drawing on ancient scriptures such as the BhagavataPurana, Mahabharata, and Kalki Purana, the article outlines the moral, ecological, and societal decline characterizing Kali-Yugas and the conditions prophesied for Kalki’s emergence. The study proposes Kalkiism not as a rigid religious doctrine but as an evolving ethical movement emphasizing accountability, environmental justice, spiritual militancy, and collective moral awakening. It also critiques the political co-optation of Kalki imagery and addresses challenges in coherence and interpretation. Ultimately, Kalkiism offers a hybrid framework that blends myth, ethics, and activism to inspire transformative change in an age of systemic collapse. This academic paper also presents:belief in the Consequences of Human Action, Restoration of Dharma, Apocalyptic Ethics, Technological and Environmental Critique, Collective Messiahship, Accountability and Responsible Humanity as seven Key Tenets of Kalkiism.