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According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas, the sequential order of the four yugas represents a cyclical progression marked by a gradual decline in dharma, virtue, and human morality. The established order is Krita, Treta, Dvapara, and Kali.
- Krita Yuga (also known as Satya Yuga): This is considered the Golden Age, characterized by truth, righteousness, and high moral standards. Dharma is fully established.
- Treta Yuga: In this age, dharma begins to decline. Virtue is still prevalent, but a decrease in adherence to truth and the emergence of human vices are observed.
- Dvapara Yuga: A further decline in dharma occurs. Materialism increases, and conflicts become more common.
- Kali Yuga: This is the age of darkness, marked by the lowest level of dharma, truth, and morality. It is characterized by strife, hypocrisy, and degradation.
Incorrect Options
Options 1, 2, and 4 present sequences that deviate from the established chronological order of the four yugas as described in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata. The traditional sequence consistently depicts a progressive decline in moral and spiritual values from Krita Yuga to Kali Yuga.