History: February 18 (#1)

History: February 18 (#1)
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February 18, 3102 BCE Kali Yuga, the fourth and final yuga of Hinduism, starts with the death of Krishna.

Commentary

Commentary

On February 18, in the year 3102 BCE: Kali Yuga, the fourth and final yuga of Hinduism, starts with the death of Krishna. Hinduism is an umbrella term for a range of Indian religious and spiritual traditio ns (sampradayas) that are unified by adherence to the concept of dharma, a cosmic order maintained by its followers through rituals and righteous living, as expounded in the Vedas. Why February 18, 3102 BCE matters: Kali Yuga, the fourth and final yuga of Hinduism, starts with the death of Krishna. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: February 18, 3102 BCE The ancient world built many of the foundations still visible today: writing systems, calendars, engineering methods, and enduring cultural traditions. The event on this day: Kali Yuga, the fourth and final yuga of Hinduism, starts with the death of Krishna. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)