Disadvantages and Advantage of Kali!

Verse 1.16.12 (Shalini Mataji):

* A lot of geographical details are given in this verse.
* Maharaj Parikshit was the emperor of the whole world, east, west, north and south.
* At the time of his death notice, we all know how well he surrendered to Sukadeva Goswami and prepared for his death. Many lessons for us to learn too.
* Two points
1) Symptoms of Kaliyuga
- Characteristics of people of Kaliyuga - ppl have short life, are dull-headed and lazy, are quarrelsome, ppl are always in anxiety and distress, memory is decreasing.
- All of us are experiencing these difficulties
2) So, how to get out of this age of Kali, using its positive side
- Spiritual realization is easiest when compared to any other age
- The only single boon in this Kaliyuga, is that, when we chant and glorify Lord Krishna, then we will be out of the bad contamination of Kali's qualities.
- In this age, chanting of the holy name of Sri Hari, is the only way for self-realization.
* Srila Bhakti Vinoda Thakur's beautiful bhajan: Kali kukkur...
- If you wish to save yourself from the dog like age of Kali, then sing the name of Lord Gauranga and chant the holy name.