A questioner asks about his sister who has been preparing for the UPSC exam for four years, as advised by her guru. This has led to her suffering from mental depression and losing her peace of mind. She is unable to quit because she feels it would be a betrayal of her guru's command. Acharya Prashant responds by questioning why a guru would encourage someone to prepare for the UPSC. He explains that this is not surprising because we live in an environment that glorifies government jobs, associating them with power and security. This glamour is amplified by films and media. He points out a fundamental flaw in the education system, which produces graduates who are not employable. Citing a NASSCOM report, he states that only 10-20% of engineering graduates are fit for hiring. This lack of employability in the private sector, where jobs are either scarce or pay according to one's low capability, pushes people towards government jobs. While people talk about exploitation in the private sector, the real exploitation occurs in academic institutions that fail to equip students with valuable skills. Acharya Prashant describes the obsession with bureaucracy as a "colonial hangover" and a sign of the private sector's failure. If the private sector had good jobs, millions wouldn't be running after government positions. The coaching industry, a multi-billion rupee enterprise, further fuels this craze by creating a narrative of hope and success to attract customers. He argues that this system benefits politicians, bureaucrats, and coaching centers, as it keeps the youth occupied and prevents them from demanding real employment. He highlights the statistical improbability of success, noting that if 10,000 people prepare and only 10 succeed, it represents a massive national drain of youth potential, time, and resources. He dismisses the notion that multiple attempts are needed to understand the exam format, stating that if 20 attempts were allowed, people would continue preparing for 25 years. He also refutes the sister's desire to serve her home district, explaining that as a rule, IAS officers are not posted in their home state, let alone their hometown, with few exceptions. He concludes that the entire system is a trap where everyone seems happy—the government, the bureaucracy, the coaching centers, and even the parents—while the youth's potential is wasted. He advises the questioner to explain this entire process to his sister, to help her see how her mind has been colonized by this craze.