The Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) provides a holistic and time-tested framework for education that emphasizes the complete development of an individual physically, mentally, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. In contrast to modern/contemporary education, which often prioritizes information transmission, ancient Indian education was rooted in transformation, character building, and self-realization. A truly transformative teacher education program must integrate foundational IKS concepts such as Panchakosh (the five sheaths of human personality) and Ashtanga Yoga (the eight-limbed path of self-discipline and realization).The Panchakosh model promotes integral development, from the physical body (Annamaya) to the blissful self (Anandamaya), while Ashtanga Yoga cultivates ethical behavior, emotional balance, mental clarity, and spiritual insight. Together, these frameworks support the creation of reflective, balanced, and values-driven educators. By infusing fundamental Indian thought, knowledge, tradition, art, skills, craftsmanship, and management into various sectors, India will undergo a philosophical revolution. According to IKS, teachers are not merely knowledge transmitters but gurus-mentors who guide students in inner awakening, ethical living, and social responsibility. The teacher is seen as a facilitator of self-realization and dharmic living, whose personal conduct and spiritual maturity greatly influence the learners. Integrating IKS into teacher education not only aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) but also re-establishes the role of teachers as nation builders and custodians of cultural and spiritual wisdom. This abstract advocates for a paradigm shift in teacher education from ignorance to enlightenment