To follow, adhere to or obey (a person, teaching or advice).
That man really follows advice.
Tuhutne panō' sa'i-samanen.
He obeys the teaching of his parents.
He already joined the army.
To join s.t., adhere to s.t., conform to s.t. (such as a party, group, conviction or opinion).
Patuhut iye si panō' sa'i-samanen.
He adheres to the teaching of his parents.
He happened to join the Islamic religion.
He conforms to whatever is decided.