Example Sentences:

Ramayana: When Rama had to perform sacrifices that required both husband and wife to be present, he had a golden facsimile of Sita seated next to him. 

Mahabharata: When Dhritarashtra asked Bhima to step forward to receive his hug, Krishna mystically summoned the iron facsimile of Bhima, that Duryodhana used for his mace practice. 

Bhagavad-gita: Although the first half of Gita 9.34 and 18.65 are nearly facsimiles, their similarity catches attention and contemplating their difference reveals Krishna’s mood of increased compassion as he concludes his message.