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Monday, April 21, 2025

Why Interfaith Dialogue Is the Only Way Forward in these End Times

The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
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Why Interfaith Dialogue Is the Only Way Forward in the End Times

Introduction: A Fractured Faith in a Fractured World

We live in a time of global crisis and spiritual anticipation. Every major faith tradition senses that something monumental is about to change. Christians speak of the Second Coming. Hindus await Kalki. Jews still look for the Messiah. Muslims expect the return of Isa (Jesus) and the rise of the Mahdi. Buddhists await the Maitreya. It’s no coincidence that all spiritual traditions point to a great turning point in human history.

But left in their silos, each religion interprets these events in isolation—sometimes in error, sometimes with dangerous rigidity. Interfaith dialogue is no longer a luxury. It is the only viable path to peace, understanding, and spiritual alignment in the End Times.

Misinterpretations Born of Isolation

Christians: The End of the Age vs. the End of the Earth

Too many Christians believe the return of Christ will mean the end of the physical world. But this is not what Jesus said. He spoke of “the end of this age”—a span of time, a chapter in the human story. This aligns perfectly with Hindu cosmology, which teaches that we are nearing the end of the Kali Yuga, the age of darkness and sin—not the end of the earth.

Hindus: 400,000 More Years of Darkness?

Many Hindus believe the Kali Yuga will last another 427,000 years. But let’s pause. A decade is 10 years. A millennium is 1,000 years. An age, in human terms, is several thousand years. The Mahabharata and Ramayana both include detailed descriptions of the night sky during key events. Modern astronomical software like NASA's SkyView has verified these dates:

Lord Rama: ~7,000 years ago, end of Treta Yuga.
Lord Krishna: ~5,000 years ago, end of Dwapara Yuga.

This would make each previous age about 2,000 years in length—not hundreds of thousands. And since we are now 5,000 years into Kali Yuga, perhaps this age is overdue to end.

Jews and Christians: The Same Prayer, the Same Hope

The Jewish longing for the Messiah—as described vividly in the Book of Isaiah—is for an earthly king in the line of David, who will establish peace and prosperity for all nations.

Now consider the Lord’s Prayer, taught by Jesus:

“Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.”

Christians pray daily for God the Father to become King on Earth, not Jesus Himself. Jesus is the teacher of the prayer—not its object. The Christian hope and the Jewish expectation are not contradictory, but complementary. Both are waiting for God to become king of the earth.

Vishnu the King: A Hindu Perspective on Divine Kingship

Ask a Hindu: Has God ever ruled on Earth as King?

The answer is yes:

As Rama, Vishnu was King of Ayodhya—the model of righteous kingship.
As Krishna, He was the divine leader of Dwaraka—protector of dharma.

And now? The time has come for Vishnu to return once more—not to a single kingdom, but to the entire Earth. This fulfills the hopes of:

Jews awaiting a divine king.
Christians praying for God’s kingdom.
Hindus expecting Kalki to end the Kali Yuga.

Could these not all be different windows into the same event?

The Power of Interfaith Dialogue

Alone, each religion risks drifting into extremes or isolation:

Christians expecting total annihilation.
Hindus stuck in timelines too vast to be relevant.
Jews still waiting for what might have already begun.
Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, and others often misinterpreted by the rest.

But together? Through dialogue, we begin to align the puzzle pieces. We see a bigger picture—one of divine unity, a shared spiritual destiny.

The Messiah of the Jews.
The Second Coming for Christians.
The Kalki Avatar for Hindus.
The Kingdom of God on Earth.

It is one divine plan, spoken through many tongues, seen through many eyes.

Conclusion: One World, One God, One Age to End

As the Kali Yuga draws to a close, and the long prayers of humanity reach their crescendo, it is not division but dialogue that will prepare us for what comes next.

The End Times are not about fire and destruction. They are about renewal, awakening, and the birth of a new age—what Hindus call Satya Yuga, and Christians might call the Kingdom of God on Earth.

Let every Jew, Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and seeker of truth remember: We are not waiting for different things. We are waiting for the same thing—just in different languages.

“Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.” — Isaiah 2:4
“Truth alone will reign.” — Vishnu Purana
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” — Matthew 5:9

Let the conversation begin.

Vishnu and the Holy Trinity: A Bridge Between Hinduism and Christianity

Vishnu and the Holy Trinity: A Bridge Between Hinduism and Christianity

Introduction: One Truth, Many Names

In a world divided by religions, what if the greatest spiritual truths are not separate, but shared? What if Hinduism and Christianity are not in contradiction, but actually complement each other? Beneath the differences in ritual, scripture, and language lies a profound and unifying truth: God is One—but known by many names. The Holy Trinity of Christianity and the Trimurti of Hinduism are not rivals—they are reflections of the same divine essence.

The Holy Trinity is the Hindu Trimurti

Christians speak of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Hindus speak of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. At first glance, these may seem unrelated. But dig deeper:

God the Father = Vishnu
The Preserver. The Sustainer of the universe. The compassionate protector of all creation. Just as the Bible calls God the eternal rock and redeemer, Vishnu is the eternal upholder of Dharma.
God the Son = Brahma
The Creator. The one through whom the world was made. In the Gospel of John, it is said: “Through Him all things were made.” Brahma is the source of creation, just as Jesus is called the Word through whom creation began.
Holy Spirit = Shiva
The Transformer. The one who burns away illusion and falsehood. The Spirit who comes like fire, wind, and power in the New Testament is mirrored by the force of Shiva, who dissolves in order to renew.

Together, the Trimurti and the Trinity represent the same cosmic functions: Creation, Preservation, and Transformation—three aspects of the same divine reality.

Angels and Devas: Citizens of Heaven

Christian scripture speaks of “legions of angels”, messengers and warriors of light who serve the divine. Hinduism speaks of Devas and Devis, celestial beings who govern the forces of nature and embody divine qualities. These are not different concepts—they are culturally distinct depictions of the same heavenly citizens.

Both traditions describe a spiritual realm teeming with higher beings who carry out the will of God. The “gods” of Hinduism, when viewed through a Christian lens, can be understood not as rival deities but as glorified angels, manifestations of divine will—the army of heaven.

Kali Yuga and the End of the Age

Jesus often speaks of “the end of this age” (Matthew 24:3). Many Christians interpret this as the end of the world. But what if Jesus, like the Rishis of India, was talking about a cosmic cycle?

In Hinduism, we live in the Kali Yuga—an age of darkness, confusion, and spiritual decline. The “End Times” of Christian prophecy are not the end of the earth itself, but the end of this dark age. What follows, according to both traditions, is a new age of peace and righteousness.

In Isaiah, the lion lies with the lamb, swords are beaten into ploughshares, and peace flows like a river.
In Hinduism, the Satya Yuga returns—an age of truth, purity, and divine closeness.

Different prophecies, same vision.

Prophecy as the Proof of Scripture

Christians affirm that the Bible is true because it contains prophecies that are fulfilled. But so too do Hindu epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana. These texts not only tell stories—they contain profound visions of the future, the ages of the cosmos, and the coming of future avatars like Kalki, who will usher in the Satya Yuga, much like the Second Coming of Christ.

If prophecy is the measure of scripture, then the Hindu scriptures are also divinely inspired.

Toward a Shared Future

What if the goal of religion is not to compete but to converge? To recognize that behind every holy name, every sacred ritual, and every divine story is a universal longing for truth, justice, love, and unity?

What if:

Jesus is the Avatar of Love, and Krishna is the Avatar of Joy?
The Sermon on the Mount and the Bhagavad Gita are both guides for the soul?
Kalki and Christ’s return are one and the same event under different skies?

This is not syncretism. This is spiritual reconciliation.

Conclusion: Many Rivers, One Ocean

God is not limited by geography, culture, or language. The divine truth expressed in both Hinduism and Christianity points toward a cosmic oneness. We are not asked to abandon our faith, but to see how our faith reveals universal truths shared by others.

Hindus and Christians alike are awaiting the dawn of a new age. Whether we call it the Kingdom of Heaven or the Satya Yuga, the light is coming. And it is coming for all.

“There shall be one flock and one shepherd.” — John 10:16
“Truth is one, the wise call it by many names.” — Rig Veda 1.164.46

Is it time we started listening to both?