In my last episode, I shared an essay titled "The Kali Yuga Reaches Its Grand Finale", which I wrote as the introduction to my forthcoming new book "The Coming World Nation". As I was doing research for it, I came across the work of scholar Bibhu Dev Misra, who recently published a groundbreaking study of the Hindu Yuga system called "Yuga Shift". In his book, Bibhu offers an innovative new approach to dating the timeline of the Yuga cycle and we discuss this in detail in a recent interview I conducted with him. In our chat, we focus in particular on dissecting the timeline and themes of the Kali Yuga, the "dark age" of the Yuga Cycle, which mankind has been trapped in for millennia but which Bibhu calculates is soon to be reaching its final end.

For more on Bibhu's work, see his website: https://www.bibhudevmisra.com/
To check out my essay on the topic, see: https://thewisdomtradition.substack.com

Table of Contents

1. 00:00 - Introduction and Background
   Introduction to Bibhu Dev Misra and his journey from technology to ancient wisdom.
2. 05:00 - Understanding Yuga Cycles
   Overview of the Yuga cycles, different interpretations, and the significance of the Kali Yuga in various cultures.
3. 20:00 - Astronomical and Cultural Alignments
   Alignments of Yuga cycles with astronomical cycles and comparisons across cultural traditions.
4. 40:00 - Evidence of Lost Civilizations
   Discussion of ancient civilizations, the Younger Dryas impact, and cataclysmic resets in human history.
5. 1:00:00 - Materialism and the Kali Yuga's Influence
   How the Kali Yuga influences materialism and spiritual decline in civilization.
6. 1:21:00 - Astrological Calculations and Midpoints
   Insights into astrological influences on Yuga cycles and the significance of historical midpoints.
7. 1:52:00 - Predictions for the End of the Kali Yuga
   Examination of potential signs of the Kali Yuga’s end, including comet impacts and global renewal.
8. 2:04:00 - Concluding Thoughts on Spiritual Transformation
   Reflections on the importance of spiritual growth and personal transformation in times of global change.

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I'm excited to announce that my new book "The Coming World Nation" is only a few weeks away from publication! It's a re-edited and expanded version of the "Secret History of the 20th Century" series I published last year. I rewrote almost the entire thing and added three new chapters, updating its contents to present day.

I'm happy to share with you today the introduction to the book, which is titled "The Kali Yuga Reaches Its Grand Finale". It discusses how the world is moving into the end phase of a 5,000+ year "dark age" subcycle (the Kali Yuga) and how, as a result, the archetypal themes of this dark age are expressing themselves in a particularly concentrated way today. The overall theme is one of death and rebirth, with the architecture of modern civilization deconstructing in anticipation of its eventual rebirth in a new globalized form.

The written version of the introduction that I read out in this episode is shared on my Substack (thewisdomtradition.substack.com). In the first 25 minutes of this episode, before I delve into this introduction, I go over the book's table of contents and overview the main ideas behind each of its sections and chapters.

Introduction | The Kali Yuga Reaches Its Grand Finale

I. The Origin of American Empire

• 1. How Capitalism Changed America
• 2. World War I: A Conspiracy of Interests
• 3. The Industrial Age and the Politics of Energy
• 4. The Great Depression and the Build-Up to WWII

II. The Birth of the Technocratic Superstate

• 5. The Classified Science of Nikola Tesla
• 6. Technocracy: Government in the Scientific Age
• 7. The Hidden Agenda Behind World War II
• 8. An Empire of Secrecy
• 9. The Untold Story of the Nazi “Wonder Weapons”

III. The Transition to Global Government

• 10. The Cold War and the Petrodollar
• 11. The Shadow Economy and the Black Budget
• 12. The UFO: An Instrument of Social Engineering
• 13. The Return of the Mystery Schools

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In today's episode, I interview Ronnie Pontiac, a scholar and lecturer on esoteric philosophy who first started out as Manly P. Hall's personal research assistant in the 1980s. In this chat, we talk in-depth about Manly Hall, while also delving into the contents of Ronnie's recent book, "American Metaphysical Religion".

Table of contents:

1. Introduction to Ronnie Pontiac and His Work (00:00:00 - 00:05:13)
2. The Influence of Manly P. Hall on Esoteric Philosophy (00:05:14 - 00:14:12)
3. Personal Stories from Working with Manly P. Hall (00:14:13 - 00:25:32)
4. Hall’s Eastern Philosophy Influence and Later Work (00:25:33 - 00:45:28)
5. Mystical Experiences and Hall’s Death (00:45:29 - 01:06:54)
6. Post-Manly Hall: Ronnie’s Shift to Music and Writing (01:06:55 - 02:00:00)
7. Hall’s Legacy in Esoteric and Popular Culture (02:00:01 - 02:39:00)
8. Final Reflections and Potential Future Collaborations (02:39:01 - 03:20:00)

Ronnie site: https://ronniepontiac.medium.com/
Ronnie's books: https://www.innertraditions.com/author/ronnie-pontiac
My website: www.alexsachon.com
My Substack: thewisdomtradition.substack.com

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