Truthful: Faith and Discipline

Speech that hurts no one, that is true, pleasant to listen to, and beneficial, and the constant study of the scriptures—this is austerity of speech.

— Shri Purohit Swami (1935), public domain

This draft lesson introduces Bhagavad Gita 17.15 through stronger key ideas from the verse: truthful, not causing distress, recitation of the vedic scriptures. In the context of Faith and Discipline, learners connect Sanskrit vocabulary to the verse's teaching before applying it to daily choices. Review this draft before publication.