Truthfulness is the basis of all religions!

Verse 1.17.40-41 (Ramana Prji):

* Without the moral principles, human life is equal to animal life.
* Maharaj Parikshit was talking to Dharma personified as a bull, whose 3 legs were broken.
- Austerity, Cleanliness and Mercy
* But now, with Kaliyuga rising, the 4th leg is also being broken - Truthfulness
* SP comments, that in Kali, even truth does not win many times.
* It is better to face bitter consequences by speaking truth than facing it later in a bad way.
* If we lie before coming to KC, then it is very likely that after too we might lie.
* So the point is to follow the 4 regulative principles.
* How
- Fasting, rising early
- Clean, being bodily and mentally clean
- Mercy, show others by teaching others, by being kind
- Truthfulness, speaking about absolute truth
* More about this Truthful property
- Pastime of Maharaj Yudhistira, Dronacharya, in the war of Kurukshetra. Krishna asking MY to lie
* For us, whatever Krishna says is the Truth. Dharmam tu saksad...pranitam
* Facts should not be misrepresented
- Funny story: About the tailor and King, such nice dress (empty), was wearing nothing at all, small child spoke the truth
- So as devotees, we should be childlike and speak truth only
* SP: Speak truth, truth is truth even if it is unpalatable.
* "Truthfulness is the basis of all religions"!