Valmiki Ashram
The ones who turned a question into a school — and a school into a movement.
The Founding Team
Dr. Mallampalli Mallikarjuna Rao
Doctorate in Ancient Indian Culture, History, and Archaeology | MBA in HR & International Finance | SAP Financials Expert
Dr. M.M. Rao is a distinguished scholar and visionary leader with vast experience in academia, international organizations, and research. He served as a Senior Executive at the Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, Canada, and the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia, New Delhi (1998–2004). He also contributed to Osmania University for over 30 years, including a decade at the Educational Multimedia Research Centre.
A thought leader in Ramayana-based governance, military strategy, and management, Dr. Rao has pioneered research in applying ancient Indian wisdom to modern administration, drawing from his experiences traveling to 60 different countries over the last 40 years. His initiative, Sree Rama Rajya Sthapana Nyas, aims to re-establish Ramarajyam (the ideal state) worldwide.
He is the Chairman of SACRIFICE (Social and Cultural Research Institution for Intercontinental Exchange), leading studies in:
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Indian Knowledge Systems: Yoga, Ramayana, Ancient Civilizations, History & Archaeology
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Governance & Administration: Public Policy, Indian Education, Distortions in Indian History
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Strategic & Security Studies: Internal Security, International Relations, Military History
A chartered speaker at Rotary Clubs, Dr. Rao has lectured extensively across India, the USA, and Asia. He runs a Desi Goshala (cow shelter) in Hyderabad and consults for several such initiatives across India.
Ramesh Noone
Mechanical Engineer | Post Diploma in Tool Design (CITD) | Post Diploma in Plastics Mold Design
With over 24 years of experience in USA and three decades of overall global experience in automotive vehicle and home appliance design, engineering, and Oracle R12 ERP implementation, Ramesh brings a wealth of technical and managerial expertise.
A dedicated scholar of Indic Knowledge Systems, he has completed multiple courses from the Hindu University of America and is passionately working towards reviving the Sanatana Eco-System. His mission is to:
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De-colonize Indian education by challenging Western academic frameworks.
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Revive Bharateeya Shiksha Paddhati, India’s time-tested traditional education system.
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Reignite India’s scientific acumen through a Shastra and Samskrutam-based approach to learning.
Swapna Makam
MS in Business Intelligence, Saint Joseph’s University, USA | BS in Computer & Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn, USA.
With over 22 years of experience in the USA, Swapna has worked as an Automotive Embedded Engineer, Business Analyst for ERP implementation, and Data Migration Specialist.
A passionate educator, she has been homeschooling her child for the past four years with a focus on Indic Knowledge Systems, including:
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Ganitham (Mathematics)
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Vignyanam (Science)
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Ithihasa (History & Epics)
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Boogolam (Geography)
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Kantasthikaranam (Memorization of Sanskrit Texts – Ashtadhyayi, Amarakosha, Dhatu Pata)
She has also led a Sanskrutam-based homeschooling group in Bengaluru, pioneering a curriculum that integrates traditional Indian pedagogy with modern scientific learning.