Truth : (Satya)

a) If talking is not required, then do not talk. If it is required, then only use the minimum of words, and all must be absolutely true. Talking disturbs the stillness of the mind. Consider the person who lies and lives in fear of being exposed. To support one lie he has to utter a hundred more. He becomes caught up in a tangled web of lies and is seen as untrustworthy and unreliable. Lying leads to an influx of paap karma.

b) Satya comes from the word sat, which means existence. Existence is a quality of the soul. Recognizing the soul’s true nature as it really exists  and taking shelter in the soul is practicing Nischay Satya Dharma.

Only human life is gifted with speech; thus, we must avoid misusing our power of speech.  We should remember in our everyday lives to speak truth in its every form and at all times.  All good deeds blossom from truth.

I really love the following thoughts on Integrity and our relationship with our words:

Integrity is often thought of as moral uprightness and steadfastness - making the “good” choices, doing the “right thing.” In fact, it is far more than that. It is a home, an anchor, a created and continuing commitment - a way of being and acting that shapes who you are.

In Integrity: The Bottom Line, you will discover that integrity resides in the ability to constitute yourself as your word, to be true to your principles, and ultimately, be true to yourself.  Integrity is not constrained by, nor does it reside in, rules, prescriptions, or imposed demands, but rather one’s profound relationship with one’s word.

Being true to that being in the inquiry constantly putting integrity in creates an environment of freedom, power, and joy.