Chapter 3 · Verse 21 · Karma Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 3.21
Sanskrit
यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः। स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते।।3.21।।
Transliteration
yad yad ācharati śhreṣhṭhas tat tad evetaro janaḥ sa yat pramāṇaṁ kurute lokas tad anuvartate
Word by Word
The luminous soul sets the standard for the world—not through proclamation, but through the integrity of their actions. When the wise and noble act with authenticity and dharma, ordinary hearts naturally follow their footsteps, as rivers flow toward the ocean.
This is the silent teaching that shapes civilization itself. In your own life, recognize that every action you take becomes a beacon; live with such conscious clarity that your presence alone elevates those around you.
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