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Podcast: Richard Syrett's Strange Planet
Episode: 1067 From Punk to Monk
Description: EPISODE #1067 FROM PUNK TO MONKRichard welcomes Ray Raghunath Cappo, a renowned hardcore punk musician-turned-monk and trailblazer of the straight-edge movement. In the vibrant punk scene of 1980s New York City, Ray, as the singer of Youth of Today, achieved widespread recognition, yet he felt a profound emptiness. Driven by stagnation and a desire for more meaning, he abruptly left the band after his father's death, embarking on a one-way journey to India. Living as a monk in Vrindavan, Ray immersed himself in spiritual culture, encountering extraordinary characters and experiencing moments of divine connection. This radical transformation l...