Markandeya said : Then exterminating all robbers, he (Kalki) will duly give away this earth at a great horsesacrifice to the Brahmanas.

Having established the blessed rectitude ordained by the Self-create (Brahma), that doer of virtuous and renowned deeds will then enter a charming forest.

The people of the earth will imitate his conduct. When thieves and robbers will be exterminated by the Brahmanas, there will be again prosperity (on earth).

When the countries will be (all) subjugated, that foremost of Brahmanas, having cast away the deer-skins, lances and tridents and other weapons.

Showing his reverence for the excellent twice-born ones was engaged in killing the thieves. That Kalki, will rove over the earth being adored by the foremost of Brahmanas.

The heart-rending cries of "O father," "O mother" "O son", will rise when he will exterininate the thieves and robbers.

O descendant of Bharata, when at the appearance of the Krita Yuga sin will thus be completely destroyed and virtue will flourish men will again be engaged in religious rites.

Well-planted gardens, sacrificial grounds, large tanks, Vedic schools and colleges, ponds and temples will (all) reappear every where; various sacrifices will also begin to be performed at the appearance of the Krita age.

Brahmanas will be honest and good. Being devoted to asceticism, they will be Rishis.

The hermitages occupied by the wicked wretches will once more be the homes of men devoted to truth. Men in General will begin to honour and practise truth. All seeds sown on earth will grow.

O king of kings, every kind of crop will grow in every season. Men will devotedly practice charity, vows and religious rites.

The Brahmanas, devoted to meditation and sacrifices will be of virtuous soul an cheerful disposition. The kings will virtuously govern the earth.

In the Krita Yuga, the Vaishyas will devote themselves to trade, the Brahmanas will be devoted to their six duties and the Kshatriyas will be devoted to the display of prowess.

The Shudras will be devoted to the service of the other three orders. Such will be the Dharma in Krita, Treta and Dvapara Yugas.

O son of Pandu, I have now narrated to you everything. I have told you the periods embraced by the several Yugas, that which is known to all.

Thus have I now told you everything appertaining to both the past and the future as narrated by Vayu in his own Purana adored by the Rishi.

Immortal as I am, I have many times seen and ascertained the courses of the world. I havo now told you all that I have seen and felt.

O undeteriorating one, hear now my words with your brothers relating some thing else to clear your doubts about religion.

O foremost of virtuous men, O king, you should always fix your soul on virtue; for, virtuous-minded men obtain bliss both here and hereafter.

O sinless one, listen to the auspicious words that I tell you (now). You should never huiniliate a Brahmana for a Brahmana, if angry, can destroy the three worlds by his vows.

Vaishampayana said : Having heard these words of Markandeya, the foremost of the Kurus, the greatly intelligent and highly effulgent king (Yudhishthira) spoke these words of wisdom.

Yudhishthira said : ORishi, if I am to protect my subjects, what course of action must I follow? How should I behave, so that I may not fall away from the duties of my order?

Markandeya said : Be king to all creatures and be devoted to their good. Love all without hating anyone.

Be truthful, be self-controlled, be ever engaged in protecting your subjects. Practise virtue and avoid sin and worship the Pitris and he celestials.

Whatever you have done from ignorance, expatiate it by giving away in charity. Abandoning pride, always possess humility.

Conquering all the world, remain in joy and be happy. This is the course of conduct that accords with the rules of virtue. This is and this was what is considered as virtue.

Therefore, O child, do not be aggrieved by your this present calamily. There is nothing past of future that is not known to you.

O child, the wise men are never be overwhelmed when they are persecuted by Time. O mighty-armed hero, Time rises superior even to the dwellers of heaven. O child, time afflicts all creatures. O sinless one, let not doubt come into your mind regarding what I have told you.

If doubt comes to your mind, your virtue will be destroyed. O best of the Bharata race, you are born in the celebrated Kuru dynasty.

You should practise in thought, in word and in deed that which I have told you.

Yudhishthira said: foremnost of Brahmanas, the words which you have spoke to me are sweet to hear. O lord, I shall carefully follow them at your command. O foremost of Brahmanas, I have neither avarice, nor lust, nor fear, nor pride. O lord, I shall act according to what you have told me.

Vaishampayana said : Having heard the words of the intelligent Markandeya. O king, the Pandavas became exceedingly glad along with the wielder of the (bow) Sharnga (Krishna) and with all those foremost of Brahmanas and with all those that were there.

Having heard the blessed words of the ancient history told by the intelligent Markandeya, they were (all) filled with astonishment.