8th Element: Analyzing Current Events & Geopolitics Through The Vedic Wisdom Lens For Truth Seekers

Buzz Ryan, Gargs Allard & India

Most podcasts keep politics and spirituality separate. We don’t. We believe understanding the world requires both, and a willingness to ask deeper questions, practice discernment, and look beyond surface-level narratives to see what’s actually happening beneath the headlines. This is a truth-seeking podcast for conscious thinkers exploring geopolitics and current culture through a spiritual lens rooted in Vedic philosophy. What is the 8th Element? It is Oxygen, the breath of life. We cannot live without it. And for the soul’s nourishment and awakening we need this life giving information based on clear thinking and transcendental knowledge. As a trio of decades long practicing bhakti yogis or Vaisnavas, we unpack hidden truths, challenge power structures, and apply common sense to understand with coherence a rapidly changing world. So come as you are my friend, prabhus from all walks of life, with sincerity and an open heart. We’ll meet you here every week on Thursday night/Friday morning. Follow us on YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Rumble: 8th Element Podcast is: Buzz Ryan, Gargs Allard & India

  1. 2d ago

    AI Doomsday Psyop? Manufactured Fear, Global Control & the Vedic Warning | 8th Element Decode #15

    Is the growing fear surrounding artificial intelligence really about protecting humanity—or is there a deeper battle over who gets to control the technology shaping our future? In this episode of 8th Element Decode, Buzz and India examine the debate surrounding AI safety, Bill Gates' public warnings, the race between the United States and China, and the growing influence of powerful technology companies. As governments and AI industry leaders call for greater oversight, an important question emerges: Who should have the power to decide how artificial intelligence is developed, regulated, and used? Buzz and India explore controversial claims about AI, biotechnology, corporate influence, digital currencies, and the possibility of increasing technological surveillance. They also discuss why spiritual awareness and independent thinking matter in an age when fear can shape public opinion. In this episode: - Bill Gates' warnings about artificial intelligence and biotechnology - The relationship between AI safety, regulation, and corporate power - Why the US-China AI race matters - How fear-based messaging can influence public perception - Concerns surrounding surveillance and digital currency - The importance of discernment, personal freedom, and spiritual consciousness - Why technology itself isn't necessarily the enemy—and why human intention matters Chapters: 00:00 Could AI Threaten Humanity? 02:35 Welcome to 8th Element Decode 04:44 Bill Gates and the Image of Philanthropy 07:57 AI, Power and the Future of Technology 09:06 Jimmy Dore on Gates and Public Trust 16:23 AI, Biotechnology and Synthetic Viruses 20:35 Why the Hosts Say Discernment Matters 25:38 AI Safety Warnings and Calls for Regulation 30:13 Is Public Fear Shaping the AI Debate? 34:04 Effective Altruism and Technocratic Power 37:28 Who Gets Access to AI? 37:57 The US-China Artificial Intelligence Race 39:14 Data Centers and Global Competition 44:21 Three Concerns About AI Control 46:05 Technology, Spirituality and Human Intention 49:46 The Hosts' Three Main Takeaways 51:41 Final Thoughts for Conscious Rebels The ultimate question isn't simply whether AI is dangerous. It's whether humanity can develop powerful technology without sacrificing freedom, wisdom, and spiritual values. What do you think? Is AI regulation necessary to protect humanity, or could excessive regulation concentrate too much power in too few hands? Share your perspective in the comments. Subscribe to the 8th Element Podcast for conversations exploring consciousness, spirituality, truth, society, and the forces shaping our world. Disclaimer: This episode features commentary, opinions, and allegations presented by the speakers and referenced commentators. Contested claims about individuals, public health, biotechnology, and political motives should not be treated as independently established facts.

    AI Doomsday Psyop? Manufactured Fear, Global Control & the Vedic Warning | 8th Element Decode #15
  2. Oct 14

    Bhakti Beyond Religion: Can Love Heal a Broken World? Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Vision | Dr. Krishna

    Please contact Dr Krishna Abhiseka Ghosh via these links: bhaktivinoda.org info@ivs.edu In this thought-provoking episode of the 8th Element Podcast, Buzz Ryan and Gar Salard welcome Dr. Krishna Abhishek Ghosh, an Oxford- and University of Chicago-trained scholar, distinguished professor, and leading voice in Vaishnava studies and dharmic ethics. Together, they explore the intersection of ancient Vedic wisdom and the modern world, asking questions that challenge our assumptions about success, happiness, religion, technology, and human identity. In this conversation, you'll discover: - Why AI could weaken human creativity, independence, and critical thinking - How near-death experiences transformed Dr. Krishna's understanding of life and purpose - Why our pursuit of money, recognition, and success can leave us feeling empty - How the Bhagavad Gita and dharmic principles offer a framework for ethical leadership - Why fear and the desire to be loved influence so many of our decisions - What ancient Indian philosophy teaches about overcoming suffering - How political division and religious identity can prevent genuine human connection - Why love, compassion, and spiritual awareness may be essential to humanity's future ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Krishna Abhishek Ghosh is a distinguished professor at Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai and director of the Institute for Vaishnava Studies in Gainesville, Florida. His scholarship explores religion, consciousness, leadership, and the relationship between dharmic philosophy and emerging technologies. His forthcoming book, Soul of the Bhagavad Gita, explores the timeless principles of dharmic leadership. CHAPTERS 01:23 - Meet Dr. Krishna: Scholar, Teacher & Spiritual Thinker 04:53 - The Near-Death Experiences That Changed His Life 06:04 - The Tragic Accident That Defined His Purpose 11:22 - How Grief Led to Spiritual Awakening 14:59 - Studying Mystical Experience at Oxford 17:21 - Living Without Money, Status or Security 21:18 - Why Happiness Doesn't Depend on Circumstances 24:01 - The Illusion of Identity and the Matrix of Maya 26:49 - Can We Become Free From Suffering? 28:13 - Artificial Intelligence Meets Ancient Dharma 31:30 - Are We Sacrificing Humanity for Technological Progress? 35:18 - Why Humanity's Crisis Could Lead to Transformation 38:06 - How to Use AI Without Losing Your Soul 40:28 - Is AI Destroying Human Creativity? 43:32 - Homo Significance: Rethinking Human Purpose 47:17 - The Bhagavad Gita and America's Founding Ideals 56:04 - The Pursuit of Happiness: What Does It Really Mean? 1:01:17 - Why America Is Divided—and How It Can Heal 1:05:48 - Three Practices for Healing a Divided Society 1:10:23 - Bhaktivinoda Thakur and the Global Vision of Bhakti 1:17:23 - How Love Can Break the Cycle of Violence 1:25:09 - Why Spirituality Must Go Beyond Religious Labels 1:29:28 - Can You Love Krishna Without Believing in God? 1:35:34 - Why Chanting Appears Across Religious Traditions 1:38:54 - When Religion Becomes an Excuse for Conflict 1:42:42 - Why Love Is the Ultimate Spiritual Destination 1:44:49 - Closing Reflections and Final Thoughts JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you believe artificial intelligence is helping humanity evolve—or making us more disconnected from ourselves? Share your perspective in the comments. Subscribe to the 8th Element Podcast for meaningful conversations exploring spirituality, consciousness, personal transformation, and the deeper questions of human existence.

    Bhakti Beyond Religion: Can Love Heal a Broken World? Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Vision | Dr. Krishna
  3. Oct 2

    The Rise of Unhinged Radical Feminism: What does the Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Reveal? | 8th Element

    For further information and/or to contact us regarding sponsorship, etc., please email us: contact@8thElementPodcast.com In this episode of 8th Element: Decode, Buzz and India examine one of the most disturbing and complicated cases to capture national attention: the Lindsay Clancy case. Clancy was charged in connection with the deaths of her three young children in 2023. At trial, her defense argued that severe postpartum mental illness left her not criminally responsible, while prosecutors maintained that her actions were deliberate and premeditated. The 2026 trial ultimately ended in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. But Buzz and India take the conversation beyond the courtroom. What happens when legitimate conversations about women's rights, motherhood, mental health, personal responsibility, and equality collide with ideology? Has modern feminism empowered women—or have some of its more radical expressions created new expectations and contradictions around marriage, motherhood, men, and family? Buzz and India unpack the Lindsay Clancy case through the larger cultural lens of radical feminism, examining how society talks about accountability when gender, mental illness, motherhood, and tragedy intersect. This Decode isn't about reducing an extraordinarily complex case to a political talking point. It's about asking difficult questions: How should mental illness affect our understanding of responsibility? Are men and women judged by the same cultural standards? What happens when ideology begins shaping how we interpret tragedy? And where should compassion end and accountability begin? The case remains unresolved: Lindsay Clancy's 2026 trial ended without a verdict, and subsequent proceedings have continued over whether she will face another trial. Watch as Buzz and India Decode the case, the arguments surrounding it, and the deeper cultural battle underneath the headlines. Join the conversation in the comments: Can society acknowledge severe mental illness while still having an honest conversation about responsibility and accountability?

    The Rise of Unhinged Radical Feminism: What does the Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Reveal? | 8th Element
  4. Sep 24

    Meet Danishta: Curious, Unfiltered and Blissfully Unapologetic | Ep.25

    What happens when questioning the accepted narrative costs you your career, relationships, sense of belonging—and eventually forces you to question almost everything? In this episode of The 8th Element Podcast, Buzz and Gargs sit down with Danishta, a second-generation Hare Krishna devotee whose lifelong willingness to ask uncomfortable questions took on new meaning during the COVID era. Danishta shares how growing up visibly different taught him early what it felt like to stand outside the crowd. Years later, that same independent streak collided with institutional authority when his decision surrounding COVID vaccination ultimately disrupted his physical-therapy education and changed the direction of his life. But this conversation goes much deeper than COVID. The discussion explores groupthink, media and institutional trust, spiritual authority, conspiracy labels, the difference between skepticism and discernment, and a surprisingly difficult question: If you're willing to question everything, when do you finally stop questioning? The conversation eventually turns inward toward Krishna consciousness, Guru–Shastra–Sadhu, Danishta's search for absolute truth, Prabhupada's teachings, controversial changes to Prabhupada's books, and the challenge of preserving spiritual teachings across generations. Underneath all the controversial subjects is a deeply human conversation about faith, identity, belonging and the courage to examine what you believe—even when doing so comes with a price. Chapters 00:00 Meet Danishta: The "Man of Steel" 03:42 The Decision That Changed His Career 06:07 Growing Up Different as a Hare Krishna 08:05 When He Started Questioning the Media 10:17 The Cost of Speaking Your Mind 15:07 Family, Groupthink & the COVID Decision 19:22 Questioning Spiritual Leaders During COVID 22:14 When Institutional Trust Started Breaking Down 30:27 "Question Authority"—But Is There a Limit? 35:39 When Does the Search for Truth Stop? 39:32 Guru, Shastra & Sadhu: How Do You Know What's True? 42:36 Why Are We Afraid to Ask Questions? 43:51 The "Conspiracy Theorist" Label 55:46 Movies, Media & Hidden Messages 1:01:30 Prabhupada and the Moon Landing 1:03:42 Searching Different Religions for Truth 1:07:47 The Happiest Period of Danishta's Life 1:11:17 Losing His Path—and Searching for What's Next 1:13:15 "Who Am I?" The Conversation Turns Spiritual 1:24:02 The Controversy Over Prabhupada's Book Changes 1:28:44 "I Want What Prabhupada Actually Said" 1:36:36 Why Independent Thought Matters 1:40:46 Danishta's Final Message: We Can Overcome Danishta ultimately leaves us with something more hopeful than skepticism: the belief that many of the struggles we face can be overcome when we take responsibility for our lives, reconnect with God and become willing to follow the path placed before us. If this conversation challenged you, encouraged you, or made you reconsider something you once took for granted, join the discussion below. Subscribe to The 8th Element Podcast for conversations about spirituality, truth, culture, consciousness and the questions most people are afraid to ask.

    Meet Danishta: Curious, Unfiltered and Blissfully Unapologetic | Ep.25
  5. Sep 16

    Civilization Jihad: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Long-Term Plan for America | 8th Element Decode

    Is the Muslim Brotherhood simply a religious and political movement—or does its history reveal a much larger strategy for influencing Western society? In this episode of The 8th Element Decode, Buzz Ryan and India examine the Muslim Brotherhood, political Islam, historical conflicts between Islamic powers and the West, congressional testimony, the Holy Land Foundation case, and documents presented as evidence of a long-term strategy for influencing American institutions. The conversation explores questions surrounding political influence, Sharia law, institutional change, ideological alliances, universities, Western culture, religious freedom, and the difference between peaceful Muslims and Islamist political movements. But the discussion ultimately goes deeper than politics. Buzz and India examine the issue through a spiritual lens: What happens when religious identity becomes tribalism? Can someone invoke God while pursuing domination, hatred, or political power? And what does genuine God-consciousness require of us when confronting ideological conflict? The episode argues that the ultimate answer isn't hatred toward Muslims—or domination by Christians, Hindus, or any other religious group. It is spiritual discernment, respect for the eternal soul, protection of legitimate freedom, and a return to genuine consciousness of God. 00:00 — The Muslim Brotherhood & the Question Facing America 03:20 — Why the Hosts Look Back at History 04:38 — America’s Early Encounters With Islamic Powers 09:11 — Moderate Muslims vs. Political Islam 11:24 — Congressional Testimony on the Muslim Brotherhood 13:42 — Understanding the Brotherhood’s Origins 16:21 — The Holy Land Foundation Case & 1991 Memorandum 18:03 — The Hosts’ “Three Phases” Argument 18:47 — Political Influence & the Obama Administration 23:20 — Ayaan Hirsi Ali on Islamism and Dawah 27:49 — Institutions, Universities & Cultural Influence 30:40 — The Long-Term Strategy Argument 33:34 — Breaking Down the Alleged Strategic Goals 39:22 — Could This Actually Happen in America? 40:55 — Concerns About the United Kingdom 42:12 — Examining Another Alleged Strategy Document 45:44 — When Religion Becomes Tribalism 47:42 — What Should Americans Do? 49:59 — Separating Peaceful Muslims From Extremism 51:46 — The Spiritual Solution: God-Consciousness 52:49 — Final Warning & Closing Thoughts This is a heavy conversation. Listen to the evidence presented, examine the sources for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. 👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Do you believe Americans understand the difference between Islam as a faith, ordinary Muslims, Islamism, and organizations such as the Muslim Brotherhood? Share your perspective respectfully below. 👍 Like this episode 🔔 Subscribe to The 8th Element 💬 Join the discussion 📤 Share this episode with someone who enjoys conversations about faith, culture, history, and current events.

    Civilization Jihad: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Long-Term Plan for America | 8th Element Decode
  6. Sep 8

    Truth in an Age of Deception: How to Know What—and Who—to Believe | Attorney Hladini Shakti | Ep.24

    For further information and/or to contact us regarding sponsorship, etc., please email us: contact@8thElementPodcast.com How do you know whether something is actually true—or whether you've simply heard it enough times to believe it? In this episode of the 8th Element Podcast, Hladini Sakti joins the conversation for a provocative exploration of truth, evidence, media influence, authority, fear, conformity and spiritual discernment. Drawing from her experience in law and years of independent research, Hladini explains how principles used to evaluate evidence can also help ordinary people evaluate the information they encounter every day. The conversation explores questions such as: • What makes a source credible? • Why should anonymous sources raise questions? • How does repetition influence what we believe? • What happens when fear overrides rational thinking? • Why are intelligent people still vulnerable to conformity and authority? • What can the Milgram and Asch experiments teach us about human behavior? • How should we approach controversial claims without immediately accepting—or rejecting—them? • What role do common sense, evidence, intuition and spiritual wisdom play in discernment? The discussion also moves into highly controversial territory, including COVID-era messaging, vaccines, pharmaceutical companies, censorship, media consolidation, politics, fluoride, public health and distrust of institutions. But beneath all of those debates is a much bigger question: How do we become independently thoughtful people in a world constantly competing for our attention, emotions and beliefs? The conclusion brings the conversation back to something deeper than politics: spiritual life, prayer, humility and the willingness to care more about discovering truth than proving ourselves right. Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself. 00:00 — The Search for Truth in an Age of Information 18:05 — Hladini’s Journey Into Law 26:16 — Can Courtroom Rules Help Us Find the Truth? 40:00 — Media, Repetition & Psychological Manipulation 45:22 — Why Hladini Distrusts Anonymous Sources 47:03 — What Monkeys Teach Us About Human Behavior 1:02:00 — Can You Trust What You See in the News? 1:10:21 — How Media Consolidation Changed Journalism 1:16:00 — Can Any Political Leader Be Trusted? 1:20:38 — Evidence vs. Belief: What Would Hold Up in Court? 1:24:35 — Cognitive Dissonance & Why Smart People Reject Evidence 1:29:18 — The Laws of Discernment 1:32:59 — When Something Feels Wrong, Investigate It 1:37:27 — How Do We Identify Reliable Information? 1:40:37 — Repetition, Fear & Emotional Manipulation 1:42:32 — Vaccines, Liability & the 1986 Law 1:48:00 — RFK Jr., Public Health & Institutional Reform 1:51:28 — The Fluoride Debate 1:57:01 — Where Do We Find Hope? 1:57:55 — Fear Is a Red Flag 2:06:16 — Hladini’s Message to the World 2:08:55 — The Milgram Experiment: Why People Obey Authority 2:13:38 — “It’s More Important to Get It Right Than Be Right” 2:17:01 — Closing Subscribe to the 8th Element Podcast for conversations exploring consciousness, spirituality, culture, truth and the forces shaping the way we see the world. DISCLAIMER: This episode contains the personal views, interpretations and claims of the participants on controversial political, historical and health-related subjects. The discussion is presented for conversation and exploration and should not be treated as medical or legal advice. Viewers should evaluate claims independently and consult qualified professionals when making health or legal decisions.

  7. Aug 31

    Mass Migration by Design? Ceuta, Open Borders & the Question No One Wants to Ask | 8th Element Decode

    What happens when immigration stops being just a border issue—and becomes a question of sovereignty, culture, leadership and spiritual responsibility? In this episode of 8th Element Decode, Buzz Ryan, Gargs and India examine mass migration into Europe, focusing on Spain and Morocco, before widening the conversation to immigration policy in the United States and across the West. But this discussion goes beyond conventional politics. The panel asks a much bigger question: Are today's migration crises simply the result of economics, demographics and failed policy—or are powerful institutions intentionally encouraging policies that weaken national sovereignty? From a Vedic perspective, compassion and responsibility aren't mutually exclusive. Every human being deserves dignity, but governments also have a dharmic responsibility to maintain law, protect their citizens and create the stability necessary for families, communities and spiritual life to flourish. In this Decode, we explore: • Legal vs. illegal immigration • Border security and government responsibility • Assimilation, culture and national identity • Mass migration and demographic change • Globalism and national sovereignty • The role of international institutions • Compassion vs. responsible leadership • Why law and order matter from a Dharmic perspective • Whether migration is being used politically • Why spiritual communities should pay attention to geopolitical change Some of the claims and interpretations discussed in this episode are controversial and disputed. The purpose of the conversation is to examine the arguments, question prevailing narratives and encourage viewers to investigate the evidence for themselves. Chapters 00:00 – The Immigration Debate Through a Vedic Lens 02:26 – What Happened at Spain's Border? 05:53 – Could a Migration Surge Happen Organically? 07:14 – Europe's Immigration Challenge 11:18 – The "Replacement Migration" Debate 12:46 – Policy Failure or Something Deliberate? 15:13 – Compassion, Vetting & Border Security 18:12 – America's Immigration Debate 20:45 – Migration, Culture & National Identity 24:05 – Globalism, Sovereignty & Spiritual Values 27:48 – The Assimilation Question 32:19 – Migration and the Future of the West 33:28 – Why Shared Culture Matters 35:13 – Legal vs. Illegal Immigration 36:40 – Crime, Trafficking & Border Security 37:15 – Is the Immigration Debate Driven by Virtue Signaling? 38:57 – Dharma, Law & Social Order 40:41 – Can Migration Be Used as a Political Weapon? 42:05 – Examining the Spain–Morocco Situation 46:31 – America's Border Compared With Europe 47:14 – Why Spiritual Communities Should Care What do you think? Are we witnessing the unintended consequences of economic and immigration policy—or something more deliberate? Leave your perspective in the comments. Subscribe to 8th Element for conversations examining culture, politics, spirituality and the forces shaping the world around us.

    Mass Migration by Design? Ceuta, Open Borders & the Question No One Wants to Ask | 8th Element Decode
  8. Aug 25

    The Flower Whisperer: A Gardener’s Mystical Journey Through Sacred India & Angkor Wat | Ep.23

    In this episode of the 8th Element Podcast, Buzz Ryan and Gargs sit down with Pushpavan Prabhu, a longtime disciple of Srila Prabhupada, following an extraordinary three-month journey through India. Pushpavan first encountered the Hare Krishna movement in Washington, D.C. at just 15 years old. At the time, he was a deeply insecure young man who had struggled through a troubled childhood and was searching for something genuine. Hearing devotees chanting in Georgetown changed the direction of his life. More than five decades later, that search comes full circle. The conversation also travels beyond Mayapur to Angkor Wat in Cambodia, where ancient stone carvings depicting Vedic cosmology, karma, the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and the churning of the ocean reveal surprising connections between the ancient world and what is being built today. But this isn't simply a travel story. Pushpavan speaks candidly about ISKCON's past failures, the responsibility to care for aging devotees, the transition from Srila Prabhupada's first generation of disciples to younger generations, and why his experiences in India left him more hopeful—not less—about the future. And underneath the entire conversation is a question that feels increasingly relevant: Where do we find something real in a world where truth itself is becoming difficult to recognize? From AI and fake news to war, division, faith, legacy, service and the responsibility of elders to pass wisdom forward, this is ultimately a conversation about what remains when everything around us changes. Chapters: 00:00 – A Spiritual Journey 55 Years in the Making 02:12 – Meeting the Hare Krishnas at 15 03:08 – A Troubled Childhood & Search for Belonging 06:13 – “Give This One Life to Krishna” 08:53 – Cooking, Gardening & a Life of Service 12:29 – Why Flowers Point Toward God 16:24 – Can Plants Communicate? 21:03 – Returning From 3 Months in India 22:17 – Inside Mayapur: The Spiritual City 25:34 – The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium 30:34 – Building a Model of the Vedic Universe 32:18 – Should the Money Be Spent Differently? 33:37 – What Happened After Prabhupada Passed? 38:04 – The Responsibility to Care for Devotees 41:05 – Confronting ISKCON's Past Failures 45:08 – Taking 50 Westerners Through Mayapur 53:43 – Explaining Deity Worship to Outsiders 58:20 – “I Saw More Here in One Hour...” 01:00:20 – Why Mayapur Feels Different 01:05:08 – War Strands Them in India 01:08:04 – The Unexpected Journey to Angkor Wat 01:12:03 – Ancient Depictions of Karma & the Afterlife 01:17:23 – “The Angkor Wat of the 21st Century” 01:24:13 – Rediscovering Sacred History in Kolkata 01:27:23 – Preserving 500-Year-Old Spiritual Manuscripts 01:31:16 – Walking Through Prabhupada's History 01:37:05 – Restoring Bhaktivinoda Thakur's Home 01:41:17 – What India Changed in Him 01:42:09 – Who Carries the Movement Forward? 01:47:21 – War, AI & the Crisis of Truth 01:49:24 – Humanity Is Hungry for Something Real 01:50:09 – The Call to Do Something Meaningful 01:57:39 – Becoming an Elder 02:01:04 – Staying the Course 02:04:06 – “I'm Part of Something Very Important” If this conversation brought you value, subscribe to the 8th Element Podcast, share the episode with someone searching for deeper meaning, and join us for more conversations exploring consciousness, spirituality, truth and the human experience.

    The Flower Whisperer: A Gardener’s Mystical Journey Through Sacred India & Angkor Wat | Ep.23

About

Most podcasts keep politics and spirituality separate. We don’t. We believe understanding the world requires both, and a willingness to ask deeper questions, practice discernment, and look beyond surface-level narratives to see what’s actually happening beneath the headlines. This is a truth-seeking podcast for conscious thinkers exploring geopolitics and current culture through a spiritual lens rooted in Vedic philosophy. What is the 8th Element? It is Oxygen, the breath of life. We cannot live without it. And for the soul’s nourishment and awakening we need this life giving information based on clear thinking and transcendental knowledge. As a trio of decades long practicing bhakti yogis or Vaisnavas, we unpack hidden truths, challenge power structures, and apply common sense to understand with coherence a rapidly changing world. So come as you are my friend, prabhus from all walks of life, with sincerity and an open heart. We’ll meet you here every week on Thursday night/Friday morning. Follow us on YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Rumble: 8th Element Podcast is: Buzz Ryan, Gargs Allard & India