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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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We can attain peace of mind only by following what Gurbani teaches.
Baba Hardev Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingAttainmentHarmony
Gurdev Hardev Part 2, p. 134
Whatever a great person does, ordinary people follow that. Whatever standard such a one sets, the world follows in its wake.
Krishna
HinduTeachingDutyExampleSanskrit
Bhagavad Gita 3.21
For if I ever ceased to act diligently, O Partha, all human beings everywhere would follow in my footsteps.
Krishna
HinduTeachingActionExampleSanskrit
Bhagavad Gita 3.23
In order to know a subject or science, practical is as important as the theory. The same is true of God-knowledge. Saints do not teach others only by word of mouth, but through their practical life. Action is found to be more effective than the word.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingKnowledgeAction
Stream of Thoughts 93
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.
HinduScriptureGuruLoveSanskrit
Guru Gita 18
Everyone follows their own imagined path; the endless variety of misdeeds cannot be put into words.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingDifferencesExampleSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 33
One who knows Rudra, knows me, and one who knows me, knows Rudra. One who follows Rudra, follows me. Rudra is Narayana.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingKnowledgeOnenessSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 4766
'If you want to follow me,' He says, 'deny yourself.'
St. John of the Cross
ChristianScriptureDesireExample
Ascent of Mount Carmel, p. 302
A truly ethical person doesn't need a system of rewards and punishments to follow a good path.
Sri Aurobindo
HinduTeachingExamplePath
The Life Divine, p. 860
Truth must be observed in thoughts, words, and actions. If you are established in truth, all other virtues will naturally follow.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingMindMorality
All About Hinduism, p. 38
Following their own duties according to their caste and stage of life, the people walked the path of the Vedas and experienced happiness.
Tulsidas
HinduScriptureHappinessHarmonySanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 29
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.
Janaka
HinduTeachingLiberationSoulSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 4666
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.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingFaithHelpfulnessSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 61
Return to your home, but remember me and follow the teachings of your faith in your thoughts, words, and actions.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingFaithMindSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 28
They are naturally pure and loving, dedicated to prayer, austerity, self-control, and spiritual practices. They take sacred vows and follow them diligently.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingLovePrayerSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Aranya Kand (verses 647–710), p. 63
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.
Rama
HinduTeachingEgoGreedSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Aranya Kand (verses 647–710), p. 62
By following Bharata with strict regularity, one will undoubtedly develop devotion to the feet of Sita and Rama and a disdain for worldly pleasures.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingDevotionMaterialismSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 6 (verses 601–646), p. 45
One should follow the advice of their teacher, parents, master, and friend with a happy heart, as it is beneficial for their well-being.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingGuruHappinessSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 4 (verses 501–563), p. 7
One who does not respectfully follow the advice of a selfless friend, teacher, and master will fully repent in their heart and undoubtedly harm themselves.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingAltruismChange of HeartSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 2 (verses 402–480), p. 7
Who is not ruined by evil company? Man loses his wit by following the counsel of vile men.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingEvilExampleSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 1 (verses 351–401), p. 22