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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
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
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'.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingDifferencesHarmony
Flash Back, p. 37
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
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.
Vedic Sages
HinduTeachingKnowledgeOneness
The Upanishads — Texts, Translations and Commentaries, p. 213
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.
Vedic Sages
HinduTeachingFaithKnowledge
The Upanishads — Texts, Translations and Commentaries, p. 182
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.
Vedic Sages
HinduTeachingHappinessKnowledge
The Upanishads — Texts, Translations and Commentaries, p. 103
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.
Vedic Sages
HinduTeachingKnowledgeLust
The Upanishads — Texts, Translations and Commentaries, p. 81
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