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स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ||3.21||
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Imitation is natural to all beings. Knowingly or un-knowingly, we often imitate each other (A good example is how fashion is crated or how products are consumed based upon their advertisements). Character should be the stature of man, where Virtue should be its foundation. Knowledge can build up such virtues, and therefore, if knowledge is not of the right kind, the stature will collapse.
This is what makes a man great. A man is great because of his spotless character. Our true Self is spotless and pure – our Swaroop is Satchidanand – taintless. This encourages others around to imitate. I think that based upon my inherent qualities, I feel I try to learn from the qualities of Bhagawan Shree Ram, who, according to me was a dutiful son, a caring and loving husband, a responsible brother, and a loveable and conscientious king. Also, from Shree Hanumanji, one tends to learn about the qualities of being an absolute faithful devotee, and also of being a mighty symbol of power and strength.
Sri. Ashish Wig
Faridabad (NCR)