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. EP. 18 | Can Chanting Save the World? The Forgotten Science of Peace & Prosperity | Dhanesvara Goswami

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    EP. 18 | Can Chanting Save the World? The Forgotten Science of Peace & Prosperity | Dhanesvara Goswami

    Is the real cause of society's problems political... economic... or spiritual? In this powerful conversation, Dhanesvara Goswami joins Buzz Ryan and Gargs Allard to explore a radical idea: that many of the crises facing humanity—war, violence, drought, social division, anxiety, and moral confusion—are symptoms of a deeper spiritual imbalance. Drawing from the Bhagavad-gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and over five decades of spiritual practice, Dhanesvara Goswami explains karma, universal law, the purpose of sacrifice, and why chanting the holy names of God has been prescribed as the solution for this age. Whether you agree, disagree, or are simply curious, this conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers a perspective rarely discussed in modern culture. Topics include: • Karma and collective responsibility • Climate change and spiritual causation • Why people still feel empty despite material success • The power of the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra • Ancient wisdom for modern problems • Love, service, purpose, and spiritual fulfillment • How individuals can help create positive change in the world Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Guest Introduction 03:55 What Is A Social Healer? 05:30 There Are No Material Solutions To Spiritual Problems 09:15 How Karma Shapes Society 13:00 Droughts, Nature & Collective Human Behavior 18:35 Climate Change From A Spiritual Perspective 21:40 What Is Sin & Why Does It Matter? 24:00 Bhagavad-gita's Formula For Prosperity 31:00 Why God Wants A Relationship With Us 35:20 Why People Never Feel Truly Fulfilled 40:20 War, Poverty & The Root Cause Of Social Problems 42:40 Why Chanting Is The Recommended Process For This Age 50:40 Stories Of Chanting Changing Communities 01:00:30 Did Hare Krishna Help Transform America? 01:07:45 How To Spread Positive Spiritual Influence 01:11:30 Making Spiritual Change A Personal Mission 01:15:30 The Danger Of Becoming Spiritually Passive 01:21:30 The Solution To Society's Biggest Problems 01:31:20 Final Thoughts & Resources If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who is searching for deeper answers.

    1 tim 38 min
  2. Building The Impossible: The Untold Story of Temple of the Vedic Planetarium | Braja Vilas | EP. 17

    15 juni

    Building The Impossible: The Untold Story of Temple of the Vedic Planetarium | Braja Vilas | EP. 17

    TOVP NEWS AND UPDATES – STAY IN TOUCH Visit: https://www.tovp.org Donate: https://tovp.org/donate/seva-opportunities/ Email: tovpinfo@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tovp.mayapur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tovpinfo Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOVP2022 Telegram: https://t.me/TOVP_GRAM WhatsApp: https://m.tovp.org/whatsappcommunity1 Instagram: https://m.tovp.org/tovpinstagram App: https://m.tovp.org/app News & Texts: https://m.tovp.org/newstexts RSS News Feed: https://tovp.org/rss2/ Store: https://www.tovp.org/tovp-gift-store/ What does it take to dedicate your life to a mission bigger than yourself? In this powerful episode of The 8th Element Podcast, Buzz Ryan and Gargs Allard sit down with His Grace Brajavilas Das, Vice Chairman and Director of Development for the Temple of Vedic Planetarium (TOVP), one of the most ambitious spiritual projects in modern history. From leaving a successful corporate career to helping lead a global movement inspired by Srila Prabhupada's vision, Brajavilas Das shares the challenges, miracles, sacrifices, and unwavering faith behind the construction of what many believe will become one of the most significant spiritual destinations on Earth. Topics include: - The true purpose of the TOVP - Why Srila Prabhupada considered this project so important - The future of Mayapur and the Vedic City vision - The science and spirituality behind the Vedic Planetarium - Leadership, surrender, sacrifice, and service - The role of AI, museums, education, and global outreach - The planned 2027–2028 grand opening Whether you're interested in faith, leadership, personal transformation, history, or spiritual culture, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at a vision decades in the making. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Meet Brajavilas Das 03:48 How He Was Chosen to Help Build TOVP 08:30 Leaving Corporate Life for Spiritual Service 12:50 Srila Prabhupada's Original Vision for Mayapur 15:18 The Greatest Challenge: Uniting People Behind One Mission 17:36 The Prophecy Behind the Temple 20:00 Why Prabhupada Wanted This Temple Built 24:00 Why Supporting TOVP Matters 26:10 What Is the Temple of Vedic Planetarium? 30:45 The Three Domes Explained 34:00 Inside the Srila Prabhupada Museum 40:00 AI, Technology & Preserving Prabhupada's Legacy 47:45 The Vision for the Planetarium 54:00 Science, Cosmology & the Fifth Canto 01:03:00 Why Build Another Temple? 01:10:40 Ambarish Prabhu's Sacrifice & Commitment 01:15:00 The Grand Opening Plans Revealed 01:24:00 The Future Vedic City of Mayapur 01:31:00 Accountability, Leadership & Stewardship 01:39:30 Vanashram & Future Development 01:42:00 Preparing Mayapur for Millions of Visitors 01:50:00 The Final Push to Complete the Temple 01:57:00 The Meaning Behind the Prabhupada Ring 01:58:00 Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts If this conversation inspired you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who believes in building something that outlives them. #8thElementPodcast #TOVP #Mayapur #TempleOfVedicPlanetarium #TOVP #Mayapur #SrilaPrabhupada #VedicPlanetarium #BrajavilasDas #VedicCosmology #GaudiyaVaishnavism #PrabhupadasVision #TranscendentalUnitedNations

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  3. Ep. 16 | From Hardcore Legend to Bhakti Yogi | Porcell (Shelter, Judge)

    3 juni

    Ep. 16 | From Hardcore Legend to Bhakti Yogi | Porcell (Shelter, Judge)

    What happens when a hardcore punk musician spends decades searching for truth? In this powerful conversation, John Porcelli (Parmman Das) shares his journey from New York's legendary hardcore scene with Youth of Today and Shelter to becoming a yoga teacher, spiritual practitioner, and student of ancient Vedic wisdom. We explore health, consciousness, healing, freedom, personal responsibility, spiritual awakening, the power of chanting, and what it means to live authentically in a rapidly changing world. Along the way, John shares incredible stories from India, mystical healers, the early hardcore movement, the evolution of yoga culture, and why true transformation begins within. This is more than a conversation about politics, health, or spirituality. It's a conversation about truth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Meet John Porcelli (Parmman Das) 03:15 From Hardcore Punk to Yoga Teacher 06:30 The Mystic Healer Who Cured Jaundice in India 13:55 The Evil Eye & Energy Healing Stories 22:40 Consciousness, Healing & Joe Dispenza 27:30 Punk Rock, Youth of Today & Early Spiritual Influences 33:30 Health, Ayurveda & Natural Living 35:00 COVID, Vaccines & Personal Freedom 46:20 The Psychology of Fear & Control 52:20 Media Narratives, Power & Modern Society 01:04:30 Truth, Discernment & Personal Responsibility 01:10:00 Spiritual Solutions to Modern Problems 01:18:00 Politics, Spirituality & Social Change 01:32:00 Lessons from Touring Japan 01:34:00 "Disengage" — The Most Powerful Form of Activism 01:40:00 First Experiences of Spiritual Ecstasy 01:52:00 The Maha Mantra & What Unites Humanity 01:58:00 Is Humanity Awakening? 02:03:00 Final Reflections & Hope for the Future If you're searching for deeper meaning, stronger conviction, and a higher perspective on modern life, this episode is for you. Subscribe and join the conversation.

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  4. EP. 15 | The 12th Disciple of Srila Prabhupada on WWIII, ISKCON & the Future of the Movement | Rupanuga Das

    26 maj

    EP. 15 | The 12th Disciple of Srila Prabhupada on WWIII, ISKCON & the Future of the Movement | Rupanuga Das

    One of the earliest disciples of Srila Prabhupada joins the 8th Element Podcast for a powerful and deeply controversial conversation about spirituality, society, war, institutional corruption, and the future of Krishna consciousness. Rupanuga Prabhu shares firsthand stories from the early days of the Hare Krishna movement in New York City, his personal experiences with Srila Prabhupada, the Buffalo preaching movement, the rise of spiritual communities in America, and his concerns about modern institutionalism. This episode dives into: • The original mission of Srila Prabhupada • Book editing controversies • Spiritual movements and infiltration • World War predictions and karma • The danger of institutional ego • Why “Perfection at Home” may be the future • The power of chanting and spiritual practice inside the family unit Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Rupanuga Prabhu 03:00 – Meeting Srila Prabhupada in New York City 07:00 – Early Krishna Consciousness in the East Village 10:00 – “You Are Not Your Body” Changed Everything 16:00 – Building the Buffalo Movement 25:00 – The David Susskind Show & Reaching Millions 31:00 – Why He Dedicated His Life to Preaching 34:00 – Prabhupada’s Warnings About World War 44:00 – “The Power Is in the People” 49:00 – Karma, Violence & The State of the World 57:00 – Why Society Is Spiraling Toward Crisis 1:01:00 – The Book Editing Controversy 1:08:00 – Envy, Leadership & Spiritual Institutions 1:13:00 – “Agents of Kali” Inside Spiritual Movements 1:20:00 – Infiltration, Intelligence Agencies & Narrative Control 1:23:00 – The Poisoning Discussion 1:25:00 – Initiation, Gurus & Prabhupada’s Books 1:35:00 – Why Prabhupada Has “No Equal” 1:42:00 – The Vision of “Perfection at Home” 1:49:00 – Spiritual Life Beyond Institutions 1:54:00 – Preparing Consciousness for Death & Crisis Whether you agree or disagree with every perspective shared, this conversation challenges listeners to think deeply about truth, consciousness, leadership, and personal spiritual responsibility. Subscribe to the 8th Element Podcast for more conversations exploring faith, identity, consciousness, culture, and the deeper realities shaping our world.

    1 tim 53 min
  5. EP. 14 | The Spiritual War: Why True Awakening Threatens The System | Mukunda Das

    15 maj

    EP. 14 | The Spiritual War: Why True Awakening Threatens The System | Mukunda Das

    What if the biggest battle in the world right now isn’t political… but spiritual? In this profound episode of the 8th Element Podcast, Mukunda Das shares a lifetime of wisdom drawn from his experiences as a musician, law enforcement officer, spiritual teacher, and longtime practitioner of bhakti yoga. The conversation dives deep into: consciousness and social engineering media influence and modern culture hip-hop, spirituality, and manipulation the difference between ritual and real spiritual realization the personal nature of God love as the highest spiritual truth the dangers of relativism and identity politics why true awakening threatens systems of control This isn’t just a conversation about religion. It’s about truth, identity, freedom, love, and what it really means to awaken spiritually in the modern world. Chapters 00:30 – Introduction to Mukunda Das 02:45 – From Music & Law Enforcement to Spiritual Life 07:20 – Early Krishna Consciousness & Brooklyn Temple Stories 13:30 – Growing Up Around Multiple Religions 16:00 – The Phone Call That Changed Everything 20:00 – Music, Hip-Hop & Spiritual Influence 31:00 – Personal vs. Impersonal Views of God 37:45 – Why Society Rejects the Idea of God 40:00 – Social Engineering & Consciousness Control 42:30 – Hip-Hop, Media & Cultural Manipulation 49:30 – The Double Homicide Story That Changed Everything 54:00 – Why Intelligent People Still Get Manipulated 1:02:00 – What a True Spiritual Teacher Really Is 1:08:00 – Guru, Love & Heart-to-Heart Spirituality 1:13:00 – Divine Love & the Story of the Forest Animals 1:20:00 – The Greatest Awakening Is Spiritual 1:32:00 – Ritual vs Real Spiritual Transformation 1:41:00 – Is There Only One Path to God? 1:47:00 – Globalism, Sovereignty & Spiritual Freedom 1:50:00 – Bob Marley, One Love & Universal Truth 1:52:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing Reflections If you’ve ever felt like something deeper is happening beneath the surface of culture, politics, media, and society… this episode is for you. Subscribe to the 8th Element Podcast for more conversations exploring consciousness, faith, identity, culture, and transformation.

    1 tim 56 min
  6. EP. 13 | Dominatrix Turned Spiritual Healer: Fixing Broken Men & Raising Strong Boys | Geraecka Lyonns

    30 apr.

    EP. 13 | Dominatrix Turned Spiritual Healer: Fixing Broken Men & Raising Strong Boys | Geraecka Lyonns

    This conversation goes deeper than most people are willing to go. In this episode of the 8th Element Podcast, we sit down with Geraecka Lyonns — founder of Mars Rising — to unpack a journey that spans trauma, underground culture, masculinity, and spiritual transformation. From her past in the world of dominatrix work to coaching men and now helping mothers raise strong, grounded sons, Geraecka shares a perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. We talk about: - The hidden struggles men are facing today - How childhood shapes masculine identity - The impact of fatherlessness and modern culture - Why many men feel lost, disconnected, and powerless - How mothers can unintentionally weaken their sons — and how to fix it - The role of discipline, responsibility, and purpose in raising strong men ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 02:15 – Jericho’s Mission & Mars Rising 05:00 – Growing Up in Chaos & Survival Mode 08:00 – Life as a Squatter Punk & Finding Purpose 22:00 – Entering the “Underworld” & Early Trauma 35:00 – Inside the Dominatrix World 41:00 – The Psychology of Men & Hidden Desires 52:00 – Healing, Shadow Work & Transformation 1:07:00 – From Dominatrix to Coach (The Turning Point) 1:10:00 – The Crisis Facing Young Men Today 1:13:00 – Is Masculinity Being Attacked? 1:46:00 – Fatherlessness & Cultural Breakdown 1:50:00 – What “Containment” Really Means 1:54:00 – How Mothers Unintentionally Weaken Sons 2:00:00 – Raising Strong Boys in Today’s World 2:14:00 – The Physical Decline of Masculinity (Sperm Count, Health) 2:19:00 – Final Message to Mothers & Men This episode is raw, unfiltered, and at times controversial — but it’s a conversation that needs to happen. If you care about the future of men, families, and society… this is one you don’t skip.

    2 tim 30 min
  7. EP.11 | Advanced Society Reset: Is Varanasharam Possible Today? | Vaninatha

    15 apr.

    EP.11 | Advanced Society Reset: Is Varanasharam Possible Today? | Vaninatha

    What if the reason so many people feel lost… is because society itself is out of alignment? In this powerful episode of the 8th Element Podcast, we sit down with Vaninath Vasu Das to unpack a bold idea: 👉 There is a proven system for organizing human life—one that creates harmony, purpose, and spiritual growth. But we’ve ignored it. From identity and leadership to purpose and community, this conversation dives deep into: - Why modern society feels chaotic and unsustainable - The difference between who you are vs. what you’ve been conditioned to do - The 4-step framework to rebuild a healthy, aligned society - Why leadership (not information) is the missing piece - How YOU can start applying this today—even in the middle of modern life - This isn’t just philosophy… It’s a challenge to rethink everything you’ve been taught about success, identity, and purpose. - If you’ve ever felt like something is “off” in the world—this episode will put language to it. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – The Vision: A Model Society 1:48 – Meet the Guest & Topic Introduction 5:30 – What Is Varnashrama (Simple Breakdown) 10:30 – The Confusion Around Ancient Teachings 17:00 – Leadership, Society & Spiritual Responsibility 20:40 – Why Modern Society Is Failing 32:00 – The System Explained (Head, Arms, Belly, Legs) 40:00 – Why This Matters RIGHT NOW 47:00 – Is Society Headed for Collapse? 50:30 – The Real Problem: Small Thinking vs Big Vision 57:00 – What the Future of Society Could Look Like 1:06:00 – The 4 Steps to Rebuild Society 1:16:00 – Why Leadership Is the Missing Link 1:24:00 – Training Leaders (The Real Solution) 1:30:00 – Farm Communities vs Modern Cities 1:37:00 – What Happens If Society Breaks Down? 1:40:00 – What YOU Can Do Right Now 1:46:00 – Final Vision: A House for the Whole World

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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

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