In each Yug, there are different ways of realizing God for e.g.:
  • in Satyug, one can realize God by performing thousands of years of severe austerities;
  • in Tretayug, one can realize God by performing yagya (fire sacrifices) with full faith as per the perfect and precise injunctions  given in the Vedas;
  • in Dwapar, one can realize God, by offering selfless service to the saints;
  • In Kaliyug, one can realize God, merely by chanting His name with a pure heart.
God is fully aware of the constraints imposed upon the souls by Kaliyug, which includes a short lifespan, limited mental capabilities, impious environments etc., which limits their ability to perform devotion. So, the ever-merciful Lord makes it easy for the souls to attain God realization simply by chanting His names and glories. 

Thus, we are very fortunate to be born in the age of Kaliyug. Currently, Kaliyug is only 5000 years old. We are in the beginning of the first quarter of Kaliyug, which means we are not yet in "ghor kaliyug' (Kaliyug at its peak). Kaliyug will last for another 427,000 years during which the influence of Kaliyug will continue to increase. If we do not hurry up and realize God now, the pain and suffering will only increase as Kaliyug progresses. So, it is wise to chant the names of God in our hearts at all times, reminding ourselves that our real well-wisher, protector and real father is always with us. Just chanting His glorious names will deliver us from this world.

Kaliyug presents us with a golden opportunity to attain God, in a very short span of time, by expending very little effort. The greatest master of this age, Jagadguruttam Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj has imparted this precious knowledge to us. Now it is upto us to use this knowledge to our benefit.

Just like Lord Ram said to the residents of Ayodhya, 
सतयुग में धर्म पद गोविंद राधे । सत्य दया तप दान चार हैं बता दे ॥​
satayuga meṃ dharma pada goviṃda rādhe । satya dayā tapa dāna cāra haiṃ batā de ॥​
झूठ हिंसा तृष्णा अरु गोविंद राधे । द्वेष, अधर्म चार पद हैं बता दे ॥
jhūṭha hiṃsā tṛṣṇā aru goviṃda rādhe । dveṣa, adharma cāra pada haiṃ batā de ॥
In the Shrimad Bhagawat, the great sages, referred to as the Shaunak and other Parmahans sages explain the state of people in Kaliyug to Soota Ji Maharaj:
प्रायेणाल्पायुषः सभ्य कलावस्मिन्युगे जनाः । मन्दाः सुमन्दमतयो मन्दभाग्या ह्युपद्रुताः ॥ भाग​.1.1.10
prāyeṇālpāyuṣaḥ sabhya kalāvasminyuge janāḥ । mandāḥ sumandamatayo mandabhāgyā hyupadrutāḥ ॥
bhāga​.1.1.10
 कृतेयद्ध्यायतोविष्णुम्,त्रेतायांयजतोमखैः।द्वापरेपरिचर्यायाम्,कलौतद्धरिकीर्तनात॥भाग. 12.3.52
kṛte yaddhyāyato viṣṇum, tretāyāṃ yajato makhaiḥ । dvāpare paricaryāyām, kalau taddhari kīrtanāta ॥ bhāga. 12.3.52
करहु सुनहु जो तुमहिं सुहाई
karahu sunahu jo tumahiṃ suhāī
"I have told you want needs to be done. Now you are free to do as you please”.
कलि सम युग नहिं गोविंद राधे । हरि नाम हरि ध्यान हरि से मिला दे ॥
No other yuga can be compared to Kaliyug for only in this yug for meeting God, one merely has to chant His names and remember Him.
                                                                                                                                        - Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj


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