In
Satya-Yuga or the golden age there was a different set of Dharmas or laws; in
Treta, they changed into another form; in Dvapara, the Dharmas were different
from the Dharmas of other Yugas; and in Kali-Yuga, they assumed still another
form. The Dharma changes according to the changes of the cycles. Man is
undergoing change. His nature gets transformed through experiences. Hence, his
external form of Dharmas also should change.
That
which is achieved through contemplation in Satya Yuga, through sacrifices in
Treta Yuga, and through the worship of Lord Hari in Dvapara Yuga, may be
attained through Kirtana or loud chanting of Lord Vishnu’s Name in Kali Yuga or
Iron age.
In
the Satya Yuga, the mind of men was generally pure. They had no distraction of
the mind. There were neither cinemas, nor hotels, nor dancing halls and similar
other distractions. Hence, meditation was easy and natural for them. That is
the reason why contemplation has been prescribed for men of Satya Yuga. In the
Treta Yuga, materials for the performance of Yajnas or sacrifices were easily
available. The people had active tendencies. Therefore it was easy for them to
perform Agnihotra, Jyotistoma, Darsa-Paurnimas and other Yajnas. That is the
reason why Yajna has been described as the external form of Sanatana Dharma in
that age. In the Dvapara Yuga, there was the manifestation of Avataras and men
could easily have direct worship of God. Hence, worship was prescribed as the
principal form of Sadhana in that age. In the Kali Yuga, there are many
distractions for the mind. People lack in Brahmacharya, strength of will and
power of enquiry or rational investigation. It is very difficult to procure
materials for the performance of sacrifices. Therefore, Hari Kirtana or loud
chanting of the Divine Name and selfless service of humanity have been
recommended as the principal forms of Sadhana
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