Example sentences:

Ramayana: Ravana’s reckless abduction of Sita epitomizes the lust that characterized his life and caused his death. 

Mahabharata: Duryodhana’s arrogance is epitomized by his dismissive rejection of Krishna’s peace proposal, “I will not give enough land to even put the tip of a needle through.” 

Bhagavad-gita: The Gita’s setting, wherein Krishna becomes the charioteer of Arjuna, epitomizes the sweet mood of bhakti, wherein the Lord becomes the servant of his devotee.