VRILLESSENCE ISSUE 0005

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VRIŁŁERISM
July 25, 2025

WEEKLY MEDITATION

Something makes me me. It’s not a thought. Not a label.
It’s a pulse. A burn. A pull toward something only I can feel.

My job is to follow that. To protect it. To become the most me I can be.

Every time I drift, I feel it. The rumination. The hesitation.
That’s what happens when I forget.

So I look back. When was I happiest? What was I doing?

Do more of that. Do less of everything else.

That’s the compass. That’s the fire.

Remember who you are. Then act like it.

Then become who you are meant to be.

BY @MJ

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SURF THE KALI YUGA

This realm we find ourselves in operates in cycles, it always has and it always will. When the pendulum swings too far in one direction, it naturally falls back in the opposite direction.

There is nothing wrong with this, it is the inherent nature of the universe. Civilizations rise and fall and summer always comes back around. Understanding how to use this knowledge is a trait of the Aristocrats of the Soul. 

The concept of the Kali Yuga comes from Hindu cosmology and is one of the four ages (Yugas) through which the world cycles.

The first is the Satya Yuga. It is the age of truth and perfection. It is considered the golden age, where righteousness (dharma) is at its peak, and humans live long, virtuous lives.

The second is the Treta Yuga, the age of three-fourths virtue and one-fourth sin. While still largely righteous, some decline in moral and spiritual values begins during this era.

After this age comes the Dvapara Yuga. This is the age of two-thirds virtue and one-third sin. The decline continues with a further reduction in moral values and shorter lifespans.

And lastly, we have the Kali Yuga. The age of darkness and ignorance. This is the current age, characterized by a significant decline in righteousness, moral values, and spirituality. It is often described as a time of chaos, conflict, and materialism.

Looking around at our current reality it isn't hard to realize we are in this age. But the good news is that the cycle always repeats itself, meaning the next age will be the Satya Yuga again where the world will return to truth and perfection once more.

Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times. This represents the natural procession of the cycles and partly what causes them. Whether you take this concept literally or metaphorically does not matter, only that you understand the truth in it.

The key characteristic of the Kali Yuga is moral decline where ethical and moral values deteriorate and people become more self-centered and materialistic. This leads to a widespread loss of spiritual practices and an overall sense of spiritual ignorance.

Another characteristic of the Kali Yuga is diminished Dharma (righteousness and duty). This then leads to more suffering, conflict, and strife in the world.

Julius Evola also had a particular interest in Hinduism and its concepts, including the Kali Yuga. Evola accepted the traditional Hindu concept of cyclical time and saw the Kali Yuga as a period of profound decline.

He believed that we are currently living in this age, characterized by moral and spiritual degeneration, materialism, and loss of higher values. In his works, especially "Revolt Against the Modern World," Evola argued that the symptoms of the Kali Yuga are evident in the crises of the modern world. He viewed contemporary society as being in a state of decay, where traditional values and structures have been eroded by secularism, rationalism, and materialism.

Evola advocated for a return to traditional values and a revival of spiritual principles as a response to the challenges of the Kali Yuga. He believed that individuals could resist the degenerative forces of this age by reconnecting with ancient wisdom and metaphysical truths from the eternal world of tradition. He saw the current age as one of profound decline but believed that individuals could transcend its negative influences through a commitment to higher, timeless principles.

So how do we approach the issue of having to live in the age of darkness and moral decline? By embracing it fully and riding the wave.

The chaos of modernity is a powerful force that can be used to propel us into a new age.

According to traditional Hindu beliefs, the Kali Yuga is believed to last for 432,000 years but certain schools of thought believe the next age can be ushered in sooner if the collective consciousness of humanity can rise up and bring it into the present.

The phrase “surf the Kali Yuga” first appeared on 4Chan in 2014 from an anonymous user in response to SJWs and the then current political climate. The exact post was as follows: “I know it is dark at times but you gotta learn to enjoy it, man. Embrace being the bad guy. Surf the Kali Yuga.”

Ever since then it has been used in various corners of the internet to encourage those who are too black-pilled to see the light.

To live in this age gives our lives profound meaning in the sense that we have a force to be in opposition to. Although we do live in dark times, we must be the guiding light for others and stop them from being consumed by it.

To surf the Kali Yuga means to stay on top of the chaos and use its force and momentum to bring us where we want to go. The one on the surfboard is always in full control, using the force of the wave below him to propel him onwards.