नारदस्मृति - सत्य

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- नारदस्मृति

In sanskrit etymology, one can break the word "deva" (= Gods) as truth and "mnushya" (=humans) as lies. But if a human being on earth keeps his mind (and actions) truthful all his life, he is to be considered as God on earth.

- Narada Smriti