妄语

(妄語, 妄语)

The commandment against lying. either as slander, or false boasting, or deception; for this the [lang id =1028]智度論 gives ten evil results on reincarnation:

(1) stinking breath;

(2) good spirits avoid him, as also do men;

(3) none believes him even when telling the truth;

(4) wise men never admit him to their deliberations: etc.