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Roots and Wings

Roots and Wings

By: Siva Bala Narayanan
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Roots and Wings is a podcast about growth — personal, national, and global. Hosted by Siva Bala Narayanan, a technology entrepreneur, father, runner, and spiritual seeker, the show explores what it means to live with clarity, contribute with courage, and grow in alignment with your purpose.

From ancient wisdom to modern ambition, from India’s grassroots to the global stage, each episode invites you to reflect on your own story — and discover how it fits into a bigger one.

Whether you’re building a company, raising a family, or wondering how you can contribute to India@2047, this podcast offers practical insights, timeless philosophy, and heartfelt storytelling to help you grow — with both roots and wings.

© 2025 Siva Bala Narayanan
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Episodes
  • Ep. 2 — You Could Be Wrong: A Mindset That Changes Everything
    Jul 12 2025

    What if some of your most confident beliefs — about yourself, your child, your faith, or your future — were wrong?

    In this episode of Roots and Wings, Siva Bala Narayanan explores one of the most transformative mindset shifts of all:
    “You could be wrong.”

    Drawing from personal experience, science (Dunning-Kruger effect, cognitive biases), metaphor (Flatland), and ancient Indian wisdom (Rig Veda, Bhagavad Gita, Thirukkural), this episode invites you to rethink what you think you know.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why ego and social pressure make it hard to change your mind
    • How science and spirituality both value uncertainty
    • The 70–30 Rule — a practical method to stay curious and open
    • Why saying “I could be wrong” isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom

    Whether you’re exploring your swadharma, trying to grow as a leader or parent, or simply reflecting on your worldview, this episode will challenge and encourage you to think again.

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    38 mins
  • 2047 Is Not a Spectator Sport: Why India Needs Your Story
    May 24 2025

    What does it mean to grow — as a person, as a nation, and as a world? In this flagship episode of Roots and Wings, host Siva Bala Narayanan shares his personal journey across continents and cultures, and makes the case for why India@2047 isn’t just a government plan — it’s a personal invitation.

    Through reflections on identity, growth, and responsibility, we explore:

    • What true growth means beyond GDP and job titles
    • The defeatist voices that hold India back — and how to challenge them
    • Ancient wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, including the Ashvattha tree metaphor
    • The transformative concepts of Swadharma (your path) and Superpower (your unique gift)
    • Why mindset change is the essential first step before discovery or action
    • And how ordinary individuals — including homemakers, students, elders, and entrepreneurs — can shape India’s future

    Whether you’re based in Mumbai, Manchester or Minnesota, this episode is your invitation to reflect, rediscover, and grow — with both roots and wings.

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    30 mins

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