Hindu mythology divides time into four Yugas: Satyug, Tretayug, Dwaparyug, and Kalyug, each representing a different era.
Satyug, the Era of Truth, is characterized by unwavering commitment to honesty and duty, epitomized by King Harish Chandra's sacrifices.
Tretayug, initially the Third Era, became the second upon divine intervention. It featured Lord Rama, the embodiment of duty, as its hero.
Rama's unwavering commitment to his duty led to his exile in the forest, symbolizing the paramount importance of duty in Tretayug.
Dwaparyug, the Era of Dharma (righteous action), is depicted in the epic Mahabharata, which explores themes of morality, power, and loyalty.
Bhagavad Gita, a revered scripture, emerges from Mahabharata and emphasizes the concept of "Karma" (action) and one's duty (Dharma).
Mahabharata portrays a declining moral landscape marked by polyandry, polygamy, deceit, and misplaced loyalties among blood relatives.
Arjuna's moral dilemma in Mahabharata's battlefield is addressed by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, stressing the importance of duty and action.
Kalyug, believed to have begun around 3041 BC, is characterized by relative truth, ambiguity in duty and action, and the constant pursuit of a better tomorrow.
In Kalyug, the mind grapples with conflicts between truth, duty, and action, with a tendency to postpone living for today in anticipation of a brighter tomorrow.