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________________ Truth is simple. When we lie, we have to worry about covering up one lie with another. Being honest is saying it just the way it is. It is so simple. Honesty and truthfulness give us strength and peace. Deceit creates weakness and fear. Telling a lie weakens the mind because each time we lie we get an uneasy, sick feeling within us. When the truth is spoken the conscience and the mind are together. They are in unison. That makes us strong and peaceful within. The first set of values to crumble under the pressures and demands of life are honesty and truthfulness. When we lay a strong foundation for inner growth, we can Jain Education International DECEIT/HONESTY withstand the temptations and compromises surrounding us. Truth is a means to inner strength, peace and the trust and love of others. Having a conscience Only say the truth Never tell a lie Even when no one is watching Say what you think Think about what is right THE FIRST STEP OF JAINISM For Private & Personal Use Only 85 www.lainelibrary.org
SR No.000125
Book Title$JES 203 First Step of Jainism Level 2 Book
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorJAINA Education Committee
PublisherJAINA Education Committee
Publication Year2005
Total Pages144
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English, Jaina_Education, 0_Jaina_education, & JAINA Books
File Size7 MB
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