The Yoga of Action

Krishna reveals the power of example: 'yad yad ācarati śreṣṭhaḥ tat tad eva itaro janaḥ'—whatever leaders do, others follow. Not your words but your actions become the standard (pramāṇam). Verse 3.20 mentioned Janaka because his leadership mattered through living dharma, not preaching it. If you're in any position of influence—parent, boss, teacher—you're setting standards whether you intend to or not. 'Sa yat pramāṇaṁ kurute lokas tad anuvartate'—the world (lokaḥ) follows whatever standard you establish.