"After this period, righteousness will decline until the end of the Kali Yuga is reached. Then, the Lord will appear as Kalki, riding a white horse named Devadatta, wielding a sword to destroy the wicked and restore the Satya Yuga (Golden Age)."

The is one of the eighteen major Hindu Mahapuranas, traditionally attributed to the sage Vyasa . Its name translates to "History of the Future," as it is renowned for its prophetic content regarding dynasties, religions, and social changes, though many scholars consider parts of its "prophetic" sections to be later interpolations. Top English Translations

Closely related to the Purana is the , a series of palm-leaf manuscripts attributed to the saint Achyutananda Das. These texts expand on the signs of the end of the Kaliyuga , predicting global conflicts, natural disasters, and the arrival of Lord Kalki to restore righteousness.

Several partial and complete English translations of the Bhavishya Purana exist today. The most notable are: