Always love and follow only truth; falsehood is
never beneficial. Some people may respect, but you will find that no one honors
falsehood, deceit, and injustice all the time. On the contrary, everyone
respects truth, honesty, integrity, and justice. Who is a divine person
(devatha)? It is just a name for the person who observes truth as their vow
(vratha) in daily living. The right conduct (dharma) as prescribed in the
scriptures (Vedas) is tested, proven and capable of standing the test of time.
It is impartial and just. Faith in it grows with practice. The worship of the
Divine must follow the rules prescribed in the Scriptures (Vedas); through this
means, people get strengthened in leading a righteous (dharmic) life. This
dharma is the command of the Lord; it is the authentic voice of God, so it
might as well be followed by all. Dharma brings goodness to all; it confers
bliss (ananda) here and hereafter.
- Dharma Vahini, Ch 13.
