Symptoms of Kaliyuga continued...

Verse 1.16.20 (Krishna Patro Prji):

* Here, Dharma (in the form of the bull) continues to question Mother Earth (in the form of a cow).
* It is trying to find out what is the cause of her grief.
* 1) Actually, the symptoms of Kaliyuga are presented by his questions.
- 3 legs of Dharma are destroyed, only one remains and that is Truthfulness.
* 2) Unlawful meateaters will exploit Mother Earth.
- Varnashrama Dharma must be followed properly. This way, the senses of people are controlled and gradually they advance in their consciousness.
- But as Kali yuga is progressing, all this is going down. Slaughterhouses are coming up every where causing so many problems in the environment.
* 3) The demigods are now bereft of their share of sacrificial offerings because no sacrifices are being performed at present
- Human civilization should never give up charity, austerity and sacrifices.
- However, the people of today are not looking into sacrifices at all. All they want to do is exploit Earth's resources.
* 4) If sacrifices are not performed, then there will be no rain, causing famine and drought.
* Of course the solution is there:
Lord Caitanya, has recommended only one yajna, or sacrifice, called the sankirtana-yajna, the chanting of Hare Krsna, in which everyone can take part. Thus both devotees and fruitive workers can derive equal benefit from the performances of sankirtana-yajna.