Chapter 3 • Verse 21

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः। स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते॥

yad yad ācharati śhreṣhṭhas tat tad evetaro janaḥ sa yat pramāṇaṁ kurute lokas tad anuvartate

Meaning

Whatever a great person does, common people follow. Whatever standards such a person sets, the world pursues.

Leaders set examples. Whatever influential people do, others imitate. Therefore, leaders have extra responsibility to act rightly. Your influence shapes others.

Strength Reflection

"I recognize my influence on others and act as a positive example."

Devotional Surrender

Lord, let my actions be worthy of imitation. Make me a positive influence.