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Influence

2 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on influence. Explore teachings across 1 chapter.

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Chapter 3 • Verse 21 →The Yoga of Action
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.

  • •Leaders set examples for others
  • •Actions speak louder than words
  • •Responsibility of those in position
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Chapter 3 • Verse 23 →The Yoga of Action
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.

  • •Leaders bear responsibility for the example they set
  • •The conduct of the great shapes the behavior of many
  • •Even the divine must be tireless in righteous action
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