8th Element: Analyzing Current Events & Geopolitics Through The Vedic Wisdom Lens For Truth Seekers
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EP. 2 | Who Changed Prabhupada's Books? Inside the Editing Controversy w/Dr Graham Schweig PhD (Garuda Das)
di Buzz Ryan, Gargs Allard & India
What happens when an author leaves this world—and other people decide their words need “improving”? In this episode of the 8th Element Podcast, we sit down with Graham Schweig, PhD aka Garuda Das, a direct disciple of His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (professor of religion & philosophy; Harvard-trained scholar and author) to unpack one of the most sensitive integrity questions any spiritual community can face: posthumous editing. Using a Bob Dylan story as a “crude example” (draft recordings released without consent), we explore why the issue isn’t just grammar—it’s authority, moral rights, transparency, and legacy. When editors change translations and commentaries after the author is gone, are readers still receiving the original voice… or someone else’s lens? We get into: - Why “making the author consistent” can erase paradox, texture, and intent - The difference between correcting typos vs changing meaning - Why an annotated edition is a respectful alternative to rewriting - How institutional pressure can create entitlement—and silence debate - The long-term stakes: what future generations inherit as “the real thing” If you’ve ever wondered how truth gets preserved—or quietly rewritten—this conversation will challenge you. Subscribe for more conversations on growth, faith, leadership, identity, marriage, and self-development.
In a world flooded with headlines, hot takes, and “trust me bro” certainty… how do you tell what’s real? In this inaugural episode of the Eighth Element Podcast (formerly “Eighth House” — long story, trademark issues 😅), we pull back the curtain on how narratives form, why fear is such a powerful weapon, and what it actually looks like to pursue truth without turning it into tribal identity. We talk about: - Why motivations matter more than volume - How “conspiracy” can be used as a label to shut down thinking - The psychology of cognitive dissonance (and why facts bounce off people) - A personal moment during COVID that “broke the spell” of fear - Why we’re not here to be “right”… we’re here to get it right. This show is for people who want discernment, depth, and real conversation — without team jerseys. If you’ve ever felt like something isn’t adding up, you’re not alone. Subscribe, because upcoming episodes will bring guests, receipts, and multiple angles — spiritual, cultural, political, and human.