In Ramayana, two examples of Lord Rama following Dharma would be when he willingly accepts his banishment to the forest as well as his commitment to retrieve Goddess Sita from the demon- king Ravana.
Dharma is an adherence to one's duty. Dharma means to act in accordance to righteousness and order. Lord Rama is exiled because Kaikeyi and Manthara seek to consolidate their own power. However, Lord Rama understands his dharma as a son is to respect his parents. Even though what is done to him is far from dutiful, he understands his dharma. Lord Rama follows his dharma as a son and does not hesitate in accepting his banishment to the forest for 14 years.
Another way that Lord Rama follows his dharma is in finding Goddess Sita. Lord Rama realizes that the demon- king Ravana has abducted Sita Devi. He understands that to get her back is going to come at intense cost. Yet, he does not hesitate in following his dharma as a husband and soulmate. Along with his brother, Lakshmana, Lord Rama sets out on foot to Lanka in order to retrieve her. He accepts the dharma that there will have to be a confrontation with the mighty Ravana. In doing so, he follows his dharma to its natural end.
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