法苑珠林 75.72

75.72

Furthermore, the Sarvāstivāda-śāstra says: Regarding not speaking falsely: if one explains the Dharma, engages in discussions, or conveys words concerning right and wrong of all kinds, do not claim oneself to be right. Always make sure to defer and cite an authoritative source; then there will be no fault. If not, an axe is in one's mouth. Furthermore, the Vinaya of the Ten Recitations says: If one says to a person of high caste that they are of low and base birth, or says to a two-eyed person that they have only one eye, both constitute false speech. Moreover, saying to a one-eyed person, 'You are a blind person,' also incurs the offence of slighting and tormenting others.