Ashish Naredi | India Taught The World. Who Is Teaching India? | The Legacy Blueprint with CSK

India was once regarded as a Vishwaguru, a civilisation known for its contributions to knowledge, philosophy, mathematics, science, and education. But how much of that legacy do we truly understand today? And more importantly, who is teaching India about its own past? In this episode of The Legacy Blueprint with CSK, we sit down with Ashish Naredi, former corporate leader, ISB alumnus, and founder of Indic International School, for a thought-provoking conversation about India's civilisational legacy, historical narratives, education, and the philosophy of Indian management. Drawing from his personal experiences, travels, corporate career, and journey into education, Ashish shares what led him to question conventional historical narratives and rethink the way knowledge is passed down to future generations. From India's cultural influence across Southeast Asia to the contrasting philosophies of Indian and Western management, the conversation explores how our understanding of history influences our identity, decisions, and values. Ashish also introduces an important idea from Indian philosophy: the distinction between accepting information and examining it through reason and evidence. Through his work at Indic International School, he aims to encourage students to question, investigate, and develop independent thinking rather than simply memorising established narratives. In this episode, we explore: 🔹 India's Forgotten Legacy: Why does Ashish believe modern Indians are disconnected from their civilisational heritage? 🔹 History Beyond Textbooks: What did his travels across Thailand and Southeast Asia reveal about India's historical cultural influence? 🔹 Who Discovered India?: Questioning familiar historical narratives surrounding Vasco da Gama, maritime trade, and India's global connections. 🔹 Indian vs Western Management: How do Dharma, responsibility, and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam influence different approaches to business and leadership? 🔹 The Philosophy of Knowing: Exploring Shabda Praman, Tarka Praman, and Pratyaksha Praman as discussed by Ashish, and the importance of examining evidence. 🔹 The Future of Education: Why does Ashish believe schools should teach students how to think rather than simply what to think? 🔹 Indic International School: His vision for an educational institution rooted in independent inquiry, critical reasoning, and Indian philosophical traditions. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Guest Profile (Ashish Naredi) 03:02 What Does "Legacy" Really Mean? 04:49 Defending Ancient Indian Astronomy (Kumbh Mela & Sadhesati) 09:47 Discovering India's Lost Culture in Thailand & Cambodia 14:41 The Need to Question Media Narratives & Read Primary Evidence 21:07 Why the Name "Indic" International School? 22:48 Indian Ethos vs. Western Corporate Management (ISB Experience) 31:44 Family, Dharma, and Life Beyond Pure Economics 39:24 Rewriting History: The Vasco da Gama & Columbus Myth 43:42 The Hypocrisy of Western Superiority 47:44 Nyaya Sutras: The Ancient Indian Framework for Finding Truth 52:20 How to Teach Children to Think Critically This conversation invites us to reflect on an important question: If we never question what we've been taught, how do we discover what we truly know? Whether you're an educator, entrepreneur, student, history enthusiast, or someone curious about Indian philosophy and leadership, this episode offers perspectives worth examining and discussing. 🎙️ Podcast: The Legacy Blueprint with CSK 🎤 Guest: Ashish Naredi, Founder, Indic International School 🎧 Host: CSK 💬 Join the conversation: Do you think our education system teaches us enough about India's history and philosophical traditions? Share your perspective in the comments. Subscribe to The Legacy Blueprint with CSK for conversations exploring the experiences, decisions, philosophies, and ideas that shape people and their legacies. Build People. Grow Businesses. Leave a Mark. [Ashish Naredi podcast, Ashish Naredi interview, Indic International School, India Vishwaguru, Indian history, Indian civilisation, Indian education system, ancient Indian knowledge, Indian philosophy, Nyaya Sutras, Indian management philosophy, Indian vs Western management, Dharma in business, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, critical thinking in education, Chola dynasty, Indian influence in Southeast Asia, Vasco da Gama India history, The Legacy Blueprint with CSK, CSK podcast, Anhad Creations] #TheLegacyBlueprint #AshishNaredi #IndianHistory #IndianEducation #IndicKnowledge