We can attain peace of mind only by following what Gurbani teaches.
Example
The topic of example encompasses models or illustrations of spiritual principles. Traditions converge in recognizing examples as essential for understanding and applying these principles. However, they diverge in the types of examples and contexts considered most relevant.
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Whatever a great person does, ordinary people follow that. Whatever standard such a one sets, the world follows in its wake.
For if I ever ceased to act diligently, O Partha, all human beings everywhere would follow in my footsteps.
Ever keep the Guru's form in remembrance; always repeat the Guru's name; follow the Guru's instruction without fail; and let the mind dwell on nothing other than the Guru.
Everyone follows their own imagined path; the endless variety of misdeeds cannot be put into words.
One who knows Rudra, knows me, and one who knows me, knows Rudra. One who follows Rudra, follows me. Rudra is Narayana.
'If you want to follow me,' He says, 'deny yourself.'
A truly ethical person doesn't need a system of rewards and punishments to follow a good path.
Truth must be observed in thoughts, words, and actions. If you are established in truth, all other virtues will naturally follow.
In summary, the method for achieving world peace involves each individual practicing constant self-reflection and following the golden rule of 'live and let live'.
Following their own duties according to their caste and stage of life, the people walked the path of the Vedas and experienced happiness.
Free from attachments, with my soul fixed on the supreme Brahma, and unaffected by the company of others, I lived, following the threefold path prescribed in the treatises on liberation.
Arise, be awake, and having found the great ones, learn from them. For the path is sharp as a razor's edge, hard to traverse, and difficult to follow, as the sages say.
Those who follow faith and self-discipline in the forest, remaining calm and full of knowledge, and living on alms, free themselves from the dust of their passions. They then pass through the gate of the Sun to the place of the Immortal, the Spirit, and the imperishable Self.
The name of That is 'That Delight'. One should follow It as That Delight. Whoever knows That in this way will be longed for by all existence.
He follows a knowledge that is personal in his goals and methods, which is governed by desire, thought patterns, obscure subconscious impulses, or at best, a partial and changing understanding.
You are truly blessed, virtuous lady, with a holy idea and a deep love for Lord Rama's feet. Listen to this sacred story, which will end the delusion of the universe, inspire faith in Lord Rama, and help one cross the ocean of worldly existence with ease.
Return to your home, but remember me and follow the teachings of your faith in your thoughts, words, and actions.
They are naturally pure and loving, dedicated to prayer, austerity, self-control, and spiritual practices. They take sacred vows and follow them diligently.
I tell you, dear sage, the qualities of saints that make them master over me. They have mastered the six passions (lust, anger, greed, infatuation, pride, and jealousy), are sinless, disinterested, firm, detached, pure (inside and out), full of bliss, wise, desireless, moderate in their diet, truthful, inspired, knowledgeable, and united with God. They are cautious, honor others, free from pride, strong-willed, and well-versed in the path of righteousness.