Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 12
Brahmā Worships Vāmana; the Demons Attack; Bali is Bound and Questioned About the Third Step
सत्यव्रतस्य सततं दीक्षितस्य विशेषत: । नानृतं भाषितुं शक्यं ब्रह्मण्यस्य दयावत: ॥ १२ ॥
satya-vratasya satataṁ dīkṣitasya viśeṣataḥ nānṛtaṁ bhāṣituṁ śakyaṁ brahmaṇyasya dayāvataḥ
Ang aming panginoon, si Bali Mahārāja, ay laging matatag sa katotohanan, at lalo na sa kasalukuyan, dahil siya ay naisama sa pagsasagawa ng sakripisyo. Siya ay laging mabait at maawain sa mga brāhmaṇa, at hindi siya kailanman makakapagsinungaling.
FAQs
This verse states that a person firmly vowed to truth—especially one under sacred vows (dīkṣā)—cannot bring himself to speak falsehood.
It presents satya as part of a broader dharmic character: one who honors brahminical virtues and is compassionate naturally avoids deceit and harm through speech.
Practice truthful, non-manipulative speech—especially when you have made commitments—and let compassion guide how and when you speak.