In India, the place of a ‘Guru’
or a mentor and a guide is above all!
The Guru – Shishya Parampara has a beautiful history, known to all but practised by none in today’s day and age. The process of this direct dissipation of information from the source not only built a knowledge base but also helped in building a strong character in the students.
But when we look around – excessive commercialisation has paved way for only a professional connection between teachers and students. There is a strong lack of connection between the teachers and the students. The fear of asking questions has not helped much in the process of learning as it should have actually happened. The fast-paced lifestyle and accessibility to various resources all at once, have steered many students away from the mentorship that could have served as the single most important starting point for many successes in life.
But let us think for a moment.The stories of teachers like Vishvamitra, Sandinapani and Drona and the anecdotes about the brilliance of students like Ram, Krishna and Arjun are an integral part of our life journey. Isn’t it?
One fine day, when the team was contemplating how best can we serve the veterans who have been in this game but have not tasted their most awaited success yet…we came up with an idea – we wondered if the parampara could be revived!
We knew that these aspirants must have attended classes and test series earlier. They were putting in the effort but not coming near success. A large amount of self-doubt and frustration for some may also be looming around… so how do we create a program for these veterans that resolves their issue and offer something extremely unique and proven to succeed.
Surprisingly, our team came up with three pillars on which this program should be based quickly – to which we all agreed to –
It had to be. We were dealing with people stuck for 2-3 years. They needed serious movement. Time to flex those muscles and chisel them too.
Basics would not work anymore. We had to twist their brain muscles. We had to break free from easy.Move towards intense tests that provoked thoughts and experiences. Plus breakthrough defining moments.
It is famously said – “The fastest way to get somewhere is to ask someone who is there already!” For some, wisdom shows up in different places. And for some, it is the age-old culture of the ‘Guru-Shishya’ Parampara. It is the tradition of spiritual relationship and mentoring where teachings are transmitted from a guru “teacher” (गुरु) to a śiṣya (शिष्य, disciple).
It is famously said – The fastest way to get somewhere is to ask someone who is there already!
"Gu" means dark and "Ru" means light. "Guru" can be roughly translated as darkness to light, or possibly one who leads from darkness to light. The Guru is a teacher who guides the Shishya's (student’s) life, who leads the shishya from blindness or ignorance to bliss, wisdom, and enlightenment.
In a nutshell, mentorship is a lot of things. For some, wisdom shows up in different places. And for some, it is the age-old culture of the ‘Guru-Shishya’ Parampara. It is the tradition of spiritual relationship and mentoring where teachings are transmitted from a guru “teacher” (गुरु) to a śiṣya (शिष्य, disciple).
Hear from the students who have cracked UPSC
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln
UPSC Preparation is like a ‘Marathon’ and not a ‘100 Meters Sprint’.
“If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.” – Michele Ruiz
“My mentor said, ‘Let’s go do it,’ not ‘You go do it.’ How powerful when someone says, ‘Let’s!’” — Jim Roh
Our motto in the mentorship will be LET’S DO IT TOGETHER!
“Take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of themselves.” – Lord Chesterfield
You will be building the foundation from the very start of the programme and consistency in doing so will take care of the end result.
“Consistency is the true foundation of trust. Either keep your promises or do not make them.”― Roy T. Bennett
“In a sea of mediocre content, a brave tone can be a big differentiator.”-Ann Handley
Our VAN, Tests and Babapedia (Current Affairs) are that equipment which will make you swim and cross this ocean with ease.
“Pray that your loneliness may spur you into finding something to live for, great enough to die for.” —Dag Hammarskjold
IASbaba is like a family and once you join, there is nothing like ‘Being Alone’
The quality of your life is a direct reflection of the expectations of your peer group.
If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties. – Francis Bacon
“It always seems impossible until it is done.” Nelson Mandela
The duration of the programme is 20 Months – 15 Months dedicated to Prelims & Mains preparations and 5 Months for the Interview preparations
Note: Every Mains Test will be Evaluated & Synopsis (Except for Essay Tests) will be provided along with Discussion & Strategy Classes before & after the Mains Tests.
Special Strategy sessions will be taken to make you learn How to Tackle each Subject and How to make Notes like a Topper!
Covering current affairs is a big challenge for many aspirants. Most of the time students are confused about which sources to refer to. what to read? what not to read? to what depth to read?
Here comes Babapedia to your rescue. Babapedia is divided into Prelimspedia and Mainspedia for both your prelims and mains preparation. It is one of its kind compendium of current affairs.
We will be providing the Mainspedia Articles in the Answer Writing Format (Introduction, Body, Conclusion).
Please Note:
Most of the classes will focus on conceptual understanding and analysing an issue from 360 degrees.
Only a limited number of students who are highly dedicated will be selected through multiple rounds of scrutiny. Seats are limited as one on one mentorship is possible only with a limited number of students.
The selection process will be similar to UPSC standards, comprising of:
Mode of Test: ONLINE & OFFLINE
Date of Entrance Test –
Timings – Between 2 pm to 5 pm (Online mode has no time restrictions)
Offline Venue –
Only a limited number of students who are highly dedicated will be selected through multiple rounds of scrutiny. Seats are limited as one on one mentorship is possible only with a limited number of students.
The selection process will be similar to UPSC standards, comprising of:
Mode of Test: ONLINE & OFFLINE
Date of Entrance Test –
Timings – Between 2 pm to 5 pm (Online mode has no time restrictions)
Offline Venue –
You can call us on 91691 91888 or mail us at support@iasbaba.com
Or visit our centres:
Bengaluru:
Delhi: Plot 22-B, 3rd floor, Pusa Road, Bada Bazar Marg, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi- 110060 Landmark: Above Dominos
