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SRI JAMBUDVIP PRAJNAPTI SUTRA
BHAYAMKARA YA VĀYĀ SAMVATTAGĀ YA VĀIMTI, IHA ABHIKKHAM
DHŪMĀHIMTI YA DISĀ SAMAMTĀ RAUSSALĀ REŅU-KALUSA-TAMAPADALA-NIRĀLOYĀ, SAMAYA LUKKHAYAE YA ŅAM AHIYAM CAMDĀ SĪYAM
MOCCHIHIMTTI AHIYAM SŪRIYĀ TAVISSAMTTI |
Q: 'O Lord'! What would the state of this world be when the sixth era of the time
cycle is at its peak?
A: 'O Gautam'! In the sixth era the whole of humankind would be in a dire state;
the whole world would be pervaded with the chaotic noises of birds and animals,
extremely strong dusty winds known as samvartak winds will blow causing utter destruction. The atmosphere will be polluted and filled with smoke due to which sunlight will hardly be seen and the whole world will appear dark and gloomy.
In the sixth era, extremities in climatic conditions will be experienced. Daytime would be extremely hot and nights would be extremely cold. Therefore, humankind would be in pain due to such harsh conditions.
