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>I also gained a basic understanding of Indic philosophy, but I suppose that is not a skill

It is a Skill, just not a physical one. Study of Indian Philosophy is a lifelong endeavour where you have to continually challenge yourself with different concepts, interpretations and models of the world.

PS: You might want to get the multi-volume A History of Indian Philosophy by Surendranath Dasgupta for reference.

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Dasgupta was one of the first authors I read. Also worked through some volumes of Potter's "Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies".

Now my aim is to study these topics in Sanskrit with a traditional scholar. Currently trying to see how to make this work.

You are well advanced in your Indology "skill" if you have already started on Karl Potter's works :-)

>Now my aim is to study these topics in Sanskrit with a traditional scholar. Currently trying to see how to make this work.

Contact BHU at https://www.bhu.ac.in/ and ask for advice on how to go about it. It is easier now since there are lots more focus and avenues for remote study/work.

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