Mudit Pandey
Food & Beverage Service Department
Alagappa University, Chennai
Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract– The Guru-Shishya Parampara, an age-old educational system, has served as a pillar of the dissemination of Indian knowledge. This methodology, which had its roots in Vedic and Upanishadic traditions, guaranteed effective and comprehensive education and produced excellent academics, fighters, and spiritual leaders. The system’s foundation of individualized instruction, self-discipline, and hands-on learning allowed pupils to become proficient in a wide range of subjects in a comparatively short amount of time. The techniques, historical success, and ongoing significance of this tradition are examined in this research article, which methodically examines the scripture references confirming its effectiveness. This study supports the guru-led education system’s superiority in cultivating intellectual, spiritual, and practical wisdom by analyzing original materials such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Smritis, Itihasas, and Puranas in addition to historical examples. Examples of its transformational effect include the lessons that Krishna taught Arjuna, the training of Rama by Vishvamitra, and the mentoring of Krishna by Sandipani. The results demonstrate that the Guru-Shishya Parampara was crucial in forming Indian civilization, upholding its customs, and preserving its intellectual and spiritual heritage in addition to being successful in facilitating quick knowledge acquisition.

 Keywords–Guru-Shishya Parampara, Vedic Education, Oral Tradition, Personalized Learning, Experiential Learning, Indian Knowledge System.

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