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OF TRUTH
He, who himself is restrained, should speak of only what is seen and that with moderation and clarity. His utterance should be complete, intelligible and direct, with no verbosity or emotion.
For sin toucheth even him who uttereth apparent truths like 'we shall go', 'we shall speak' ; 'those shall be ours', 'I shall do' or 'he will do': what then to speak of one who telleth an actual lie.
To tell a lie is condemned in this world by the wise, as it causeth distrust in the hearts of beings. For ever, therefore, give it up.
For thy sake or for the sake of others,
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Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Suratwww.umaragyanbhandar.com
