Example

Karmanaiva hi samsiddhim asthita janakadayah, loka-sangraham evapi sampashyan kartum arhasi

Even kings like Janaka attained perfection through action alone. You should act, also considering the welfare of the world. Great leaders demonstrate that dedicated, selfless action leads to perfection.

Yad yad acarati shresthas tat tad evetaro janah, sa yat pramanam kurute lokas tad anuvartate

Whatever action a great person performs, common people follow. And whatever standards they set by exemplary acts, all the world pursues.

Yadi hy aham na varteyam jatu karmany atandritah, mama vartmanuvartante manushyah partha sarvashah

If I ever ceased to act tirelessly, O Partha, all men would follow My path. The actions of a great person become a standard; people follow their example in all matters.

Saktah karmany avidvamso yatha kurvanti bharata, kuryad vidvams tathasaktas cikirsur loka-sangraham

As the ignorant act with attachment to results, so the wise should act without attachment, O Bharata, desiring the welfare of the world. The wise set an example even though they need nothing for themselves.

Na buddhi-bhedam janayed ajnanam karma-sanginam, joshayed sarva-karmani vidvan yuktah samacaran

The wise should not unsettle the minds of the ignorant who are attached to action. Rather, performing all actions with devotion, one should inspire them to act. Gentle example teaches better than disruptive instruction.