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SPIRITUAL LIGHT
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Rigid observance of truth is supremely essential for those who desire to advance on the path to Moksha. There are numerous examples illustrating the excellent results following from adherence to truth and bitter consequences of deviation from it. Vasu was the son of Abhichandra, king of the Māhāl country. He ruled his kingdom with a high sense of morality and great impartiality. He was universally known as the truth-teller. His throne was supported by his righteousness and absolute fidélity to truth at a great height above the ground. Once upon a time a serious question about the interpretation of the word 'Aja’ was brought before him by Parvata and Nārada ( who were his co-students ) for solution. Parvata interpreted the word Aja, to be a goat, while Narada contradicted the interpretation and reminded him of the true meaning as grain, once interpreted by their spiritual teacher. So they agreed to refer the matter to the king and abide by his decision. The king being influenced by the mother of Parvata gave the word a double signification in order to satisfy both the parties. He said, it might mean both goat or grain. So his throne fell to the ground and he was hurled down on the ground and became a denizen of hell in the next birth.
Yudhishtira, the eldest son of Pāndu, who had gained great reputation as the only man who always spoke the truth, the whole truth and nothing but
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