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.
- •Action itself can lead to liberation
- •Leaders have a responsibility to set an example for society
- •Loka-sangraha — welfare of the world — is a sacred duty
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
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