THE HINDU SCRIPTURE.

It is a 700-verse Hindu Scripture written in the primary sacred language of Hinduism (Sanskrit) and is part of the Hindu Epic narrative of the War that arose from a dynastic succession struggle between two groups of cousins, for the throne in an Indian Kingdom. It involved a number of ancient kingdoms participating as allies of the rival groups.
Despite only referring to these 18 days, the narrative forms more than a quarter of the Book. The narrative describes individual battles and deaths of various heroes of both sides, military formations, war diplomacy, meetings and discussions among the characters, and the weapons used. The chapters dealing with the War are considered amongst the oldest in the entire narrative (chapters 6-10).
Hindus believe that human civilization degenerates spiritually during the Dark Age, which is referred to as the Cali-Yuga because in it people are as far away as possible from God.
Hinduism often represents Morality (Dharma) as a Bull. In the 1st stage of development (Satya Yuga), the Bull has 4 legs, but in each age Morality is reduced by one quarter. By the Dark Age (Cali-Yuga), Morality is reduced to only a quarter of that Golden Age, so that the Bull of Morality (Dharma) has only one leg.
The War and the decimation of the self- respected mythical descendants from Yadu, the king, happened at the point of transition from one Yuga to another.
The Hindu Scripture mentions the Sage Narada to have momentarily intercepted the demon Cali on his way to the Earth when DuryoDhana was about to be born in order to make him an embodiment of the 6 vices [Lust (kama), Anger (krodha), Greed (lobh), Delusory Emotional Attachment or Temptation (moha), Pride (mada or ahankar), and Envy, Jealousy (matsarya); the negative characteristics of which prevent man from attaining salvation (moksha)] in preparation of the era of decay in values and the consequent havoc. 
The more each individual fights them, the longer will be the life of dying Morality (Dharma) in this Yuga.  Lust and Anger are responsible for all kinds of difficult experiences which we have in our lives.
With Pride the false ego goes up and become active, all our acting in the world becomes selfish. The materially identified ego is now sided with the Materialistic Forces of Creation (Maya), called evil passions, and having the following faults: Lust, Anger, Greed, Delusory Emotional Attachment or Temptation, Pride, and Envy together with Jealousy. Man's Spiritual heritage constantly gets looted by these internal thieves (and their numerous variations), causing him to lose knowledge of his True Being.
If the person is a prisoner of the 6 internal enemies, then life is totally governed by Destiny. As the person moves ahead on the path of Self-Realization, the grip of Destiny over him loosens and the person gets more and more leverage to change Destiny. When a person identifies himself or herself with the Self, then, he/she becomes part of the Destiny Power. His/Her power is good enough to materialize and change any situation either for good or bad according to his/her will. Through constant knowledge and renunciation, these 6 vices can be overcome.
There is considerable controversy over the date for the start of the Cali-Yuga and its duration. According to the astronomer and mathematician AryaBhatta the Cali-Yuga started in 3102 BC. He finished his book in 499 CE in which he gives the exact year of the beginning of the cycle.
According to AbhYankar, the starting point of Cali-Yuga is an extremely rare planetary alignment. Going by this alignment the year 3102 BC is slightly off. The actual date for this alignment is February 7 of 3104 BC.
Most interpreters of the Scripture believe that Earth is currently in Cali-Yuga and it is commonly thought to last 6480 years.
In relation to Rulers the Scripture identifies some of the attributes of Cali-Yuga: -Rulers will become unreasonable: they will levy taxes unfairly. -Rulers will no longer see it as their duty to promote spirituality, or to protect their subjects: they will become a danger to the world. -People will start migrating, seeking countries where wheat and barley form the staple food source. -At the end of Cali-Yuga, when there exist no topics on the subject of God, even at the residences of so-called saints and respectable gentlemen and when nothing is known of the techniques of sacrifice, even by word, at that time the Lord will appear as the Supreme Chastiser.
With regard to human relationship: -Avarice and wrath will be common. Humans will openly display animosity towards each other. Ignorance of Morality will occur. -People will have thoughts of murder with no justification and will see nothing wrong in that. -Lust will be viewed as socially acceptable and sexual intercourse will be seen as the central requirement for life. - Sin will increase exponentially, while virtue will fade and cease to flourish. -People will take vows and break them soon after. People will become addicted to intoxicated drinks and drugs. -Teachers, Guides, or Masters will no longer be respected and their students will attempt to injure them. Their teachings will be insulted, and followers of Lust will wrest control of the mind from all human beings. -Rules of the social orders would not be followed.