Lord Kalki's Birthplace

there is detailed information about the Kalki avatar. In earlier times, Maharshi Vedavyasa described in the Shrimad Bhagavat Mahapurana that the birthplace of Lord Kalki is identified as 'Sambal Gram' (village of Sambal). He wrote: “śambala-grāma-mukhyasya brāhmaṇasya mahātmanaḥ bhavane viṣṇuyaśasaḥ kalkiḥ prādurbhaviṣyati” In these verses, it is prophesied that Lord Kalki will take birth in the home of a revered Brahmin who fervently praises Lord Vishnu in the village of Sambal. Later, in the 'Vanparva' of the Mahabharata, Maharishi Vyas made a slight modification and referred to the birthplace of Lord Kalki as 'Sambhut Sambal Gram.' kalki viṣṇuyaśā nāma dvijaḥ kālapracoditaḥ।

utpatsyate mahāvīryo mahābuddhiparākramaḥ।। sambhūtaḥ sambhalagrāme brāhmaṇāvasathe śubhe। manasā tasya sarvāṇi vāhanānyāyudhāni ca।। upasthāsyanti yodhāśca śastrāṇi kavacāni ca।

In other words, during the culmination of the age, inspired by divine providence, a powerful child named 'Kalki' will manifest in the village of Sambal, a settlement that will be established as a haven for Brahmins devoted to worship and rituals. This remarkable soul will possess exceptional wisdom, valor, righteousness, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. With but a thought in his mind, he will be instantly equipped with divine vehicles, weaponry, warriors, and protective shields. Through the verses mentioned above, Maharishi Vyasa conveyed that Lord Kalki will take birth in 'Sambhut Sambal Gram,' signifying a place that has been established for Brahmins to conduct their sacred rituals and worship.

He mentioned that in this very Sambal Gram, Lord Kalki would take birth in the residence of a highly revered Brahmin residing in the village of Sambal, who devoutly extols the glories of Lord Vishnu. In the Bhavishya Malika scriptures, the Panchasakha have identified the settlement of Brahmins situated near the banks of the Vaitarani River in Odisha's Jajpur district, to the east of Maa Biraja Temple as the birthplace of Lord Kalki. The name Jajpur is derived from the name of the 10thcentury Somavanshi king, Raja Jajati Kesari, who founded and established this city as his capital. He later changed the city's name from Jajanagar to Jajpur.

Raja Jajati Kesari brought around 10,000 Brahmins from Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh to Jajpur to conduct the Ashwamedha Yagna. The Dashashwamedha Ghat on the banks of the Vaitarani River commemorates this significant event. Moreover, the Brahmin settlement located to the east of the Biraja Temple in Jajpur district is referred to as "Sambhut Sambhal Gram" in the Mahabharata's 'Vanparva' by Maharishi Vyasa, alluding to this sacred site as "Sambhut Sambal Gram." The mention of Jajpur is also found in ancient narratives and scriptures of India, where it is referred to as Biraja and Vaitarani Tirtha. The Kapil Samhita, Brahmanda Purana, Vayu Purana, Brahma Purana, Tantra Chintamani, and Chaitanya Charitamrita all describe Jajpur as a highly sacred pilgrimage site.

Information from the Mahabharata's 'Vanaparva' tells us that during their pilgrimage, the Pandavas took a holy dip in the Vaitarani River at this very Biraja site, accompanied by the Lomash Rishi. In ancient times, Lord Brahma himself performed a yajna (sacrificial ritual) at the Brahmakunda in this place. Following the yajna, Mother Parvati emerged from the yajnavedi (sacrificial altar), and she instructed Lord Brahma to establish her as 'Biraja' in this region. According to the Skanda Purana, this location purifies the Rajoguna (one of the three qualities or Gunas in Hindu philosophy) of pilgrims and therefore is referred to as Viraja or Biraja Kshetra.

Additionally, the Tantra Chudamani states that Goddess Sati's navel fell at this very location, making the ancient Maa Biraja Temple a significant Shakti Peetha (a sacred shrine dedicated to the Goddess Shakti). Due to the belief that Gayasur's navel also fell in this area, it is sometimes called Nabhigaya Tirtha as well. This place is renowned for performing pindadaan (offering to the deceased ancestors) and tarpan (a ritual offering to ancestors), akin to the world-famous Gaya in Bihar. Jajpur is often referred to as the region with 'one less than one crore (one less than ten million)' Shivalingas.

It is said that when excavating in the Biraja area, a Shivalinga can always be found. The presence of numerous Shiva temples in the city and a series of Shivalingas in the Birja temple further affirm Jajpur's importance for Shiva devotees. Estimates suggest there are approximately 200 ancient Shiva temples in the Biraja area, even if we don't account for the dilapidated structures. The Panchasakhas have mentioned the birthplace of Lord Kalki with great clarity in various Malika books.

Mahapurusha Achyutananda Das, while quoting the Lord's words himself, writes in his Malika book, "Brahmakalpa Samhita." muṁ jāta biṣṇujaśā gharē, martyamaṁḍala ōdiśārē। In other words, I will be born in the home of a devotee who sings the praises of Lord Vishnu, in the land of Odisha, in this impermanent world. Mahapurusha Achyutananda Das reiterates the Lord's words in his treatise "Brahma Saraswata Patala" āmbhē naradēha kalakī hōibu utkala dēśarē jāīṁ, sēṭhārē mahimā prakāśa karibu munigaṇa madhyē rahi। In other words, I will go to Utkala (the ancient name for Odisha) and take on a human form to manifest as the Kalki avatar.

There, I will reside among the sages and seers and reveal my divine glory. In the scripture "Tatvabodhini," he writes – jājanagrē prabhu janama hēbē, janama hōibē brāhmaṇa bhābē। Meaning, the Lord will be born in a Brahmin family in Jaajanagr (present-day Jajpur). Mahapurush Achyutananda Das also describes the birthplace of Lord Kalki in his scripture "Bigyan Kalpa." jājanagrē mahāprabhu janama hōibē, garudaku saṁgē ghēni līlā jē karibē।

In other words, Mahaprabhu Kalki will be born in Jajjangra and engage in divine plays with Garuda. Mahapurusha Achyutananda Das left no doubt about the birthplace of Lord Kalki in his religious scripture 'Biraja Mahatmya.' He wrote that śuṇa bāra suta, nihāra bacana, ē aṭē acyuta ṭhāra, nābhigayā tīrthē, harihara kṣētra, grāmaṭi sambala pura। The Lord, while describing His birthplace, says that there is a village called Sambal in Nabheegaya, where the Harihar region is situated, and that is where I will be born. Mahapurush Jashobant Das, one of the Panchasakha, born in Adhanga under Nilo village of Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha, wrote in his Malika book – yēthi madhyarē jē gupata sthāna, nābhimaṇḍala bōli jāra nāma।

dēhabaṁti hōi khēlibē tahiṁ, gōpī gōpāla bhakataṁku laiṁ।। In other words, the Lord will take human form in a hidden place called Nabhimandala (Nabhigaya) and perform divine pastimes with His devotees, the gopis and gopas. In the book "Kalikalpa Gita," Mahapurush Achyutananda Das writes: biṣṇuśarmāgr̥ hē prabhu hōibē jāta, gayārē saṁbalanagra harihara kṣētra। Meaning, in Gaya (Nabhigaya), in the Harihar Kshetra, in the house of a devotee who sings the glories of Lord Vishnu, the Lord will take birth.

Describing the birthplace of the Lord, Mahapurush Achyutananda Das writes again in his book "Gurubhakti Gita": gayārē sambala nagra biṣṇuśarmā ghara, janamiṇa tapasyā karibē cakradhara। That is, Chakradhar (Lord Vishnu) will be born in the house of a devotee living in Sambal Nagar, Gaya (Nabhighaya) and singing the praises of Lord Vishnu and thereafter, will perform penance. Quoting the words of the Lord, the great man Balram Das, an incarnation of Narada Muni, one of the Panchasakhas, wrote in his book 'Kali Aagat Bhabishyant' śuṇa bāliā tōtē kahi। āmbhē janamibu jēuṁṭhāiṁ।।

tāhā kahibā tōtē śuṇa। jē jājapura bōli grāma।। Meaning, I will take birth in the place I am about to describe, listen carefully. That place will be a village named Jajpur.

Mahapurusha Jagannatha Das also wrote about this subject. While transcribing the words of the Lord in his book "Kali Malika," he writes āmbha janama aṇatiriśarē। janma hōibu birajā nagrarē।। padmābatī garbhē janma hōibu।

khaṁḍagirirē dhyānarē basibu।। Meaning, I will take birth from Padmavati's womb in the place of Biraja Nagara and engage in meditation at a location called Khandagiri. Mahapurusha Shishu Ananta Das, one of the Panchasakha, wrote about the Lord's birthplace in his instructions to his disciple Baranga – śuṇa hē bāraṁga kahibā sē raṁga prabhu abatāra sthāna, śrī birajā kṣētrē janama labhibē anaṁta miśra gr̥ hēṇa। Meaning, the Lord will be born in the house of Ananta Mishra in Biraja Kshetra.

Writing the Lord's words as they are, Mahapurusha Achyutananda Das wrote in his book 'Jai Birachita Chautisha': jētēbēlē nīlācala chādikari jibu। jājapura bipragharē jāiṁ janamibu। jagithibu hē। jē jētē kahilē na śuṇibu hē।

Meaning, after leaving Neelachala (Sri Kshetra), I will be born in the house of a Brahmin in Jajpur. Through a deep study of the Bhavishya Malika scriptures, it becomes clear that Jajpur in Odisha is the sacred place where the tenth and final incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Kalki has taken birth. Nearly 600 years ago, the Panchasakhas wrote in various books, giving different names to the birthplace of Lord Kalki. It is referred to as 'Jajnagar' in some books, while in others, it is mentioned as 'Jajpur'.

Some books call it the 'Nabhigaya region,' while others name it 'Biraja Kshetra.' In some places, 'Satyavatipur' is written, which is synonymous with the famous Biraja Siddha Shaktipeeth. In several instances, 'Sambal Nagra' is mentioned, and in a few places, the name 'Harihar Kshetra' is used. Notably, a single temple situated not far from the Biraja Temple worships both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, which is why this region is also referred to as Harihar Kshetra. The birthplace of Lord Kalki is significant, but Jajpur holds importance in various other aspects.

According to the Bhavishya Malika scriptures, in the future, 'Sudharma Sabha' will be established in Jajpur. Normally, 'Sudharma Sabha' refers to the assembly of Lord Indra in the heavenly realm. However, this time, it will be situated in Odisha's Biraja Kshetra, i.e., Jajpur, under the leadership of Lord Kalki and Goddess Lakshmi. In addition to Lord Brahma, Narada Muni, and all the deities, this assembly will also include selected devotees of the Lord.

Not only this, but Jajpur's significance is further established by the fact that according to the Bhavishya Malika, Jajpur will become the capital of the world in the future. In any case, describing the Lord further, Malika states that He will live life not as an ascetic but like an ordinary human being. The Lord will engage His beloved devotees in simple service and spend His days in play and amusement. After His birth, He will reside in Jajpur for several years, then leave His home and go to a place known as "Khandagiri," a "Siddhasthal" (an abode of perfect masters,) where He will engage in deep meditation and perform divine plays with His devotees.

Bhagavan Parashuram, residing on the Mahendragiri mountain in Odisha's Ganjam and Gajapati districts, will impart knowledge of weaponry and martial arts to Him. Regarding His birth, Lord Kalki will spend 12 months in His mother's womb, and His birth will occur at midnight. The Lord will have eighteen marks on His feet, and there will be a mark of Srivatsa on His chest. However, according to the Bhavishya Malika, only the most pure-hearted devotees will be able to see these marks.

Lord Kalki will engage in childhood pastimes during His infancy, youthful pastimes in His boyhood, and adolescent pastimes during His teenage years. It is in His adolescent years that He will fulfill the establishment of dharma with His devotees. Before this, He will establish the "Sudharma Maha-Mahasangha" and later form sixteen Mandalas, connecting 8,000 devotees with Him. In Bhavishya Malika, the Panchasakha have also written with clarity about Lord Kalki's marriage.

According to the book, Lord Kalki's marriage will be with Mata Vaishno Devi and Mata Lakshmi. Great sage Achyutananda Das writes in his book 'Tera Janma Sharan' bēni bhārijā mō bhābarē hōibē, nara jakṣa kanyā jahiṁ। sūkṣmarē sēbā karuthibē niti, nara na cinhibē kēhi।। In other words, Lord Kalki will have two wives who will serve Him.

One (Mata Lakshmi) will take human form, while Mata Vaishno Devi will serve Him in the form of a Yaksha girl. No ordinary person will be able to recognize these two mothers. It is known that during His Rama avatar, Lord promised Mata Vaishno Devi that He would marry Her when He incarnates as Kalki at the end of Kali Yuga. He also instructed Her to remain in meditation on the Trikuta Mountain until then.

However, according to the Bhavishya Malika, Lord Kalki's marriage to Mata Vaishno Devi will be of a subtle nature. The physical marriage of the Lord will take place with Mata Lakshmi in Khandagiri, Odisha, during a grand ceremony where Lord Brahma, Mata Parvati, Lord Shiva, and Ashtadurga, and some selected devotees, will be present. According to the Bhavishya Malika,

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