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One who tells lies arises (by way of rebirth) in a state of woe, as does one who, having done something, says ‘I don’t do (that sort of thing).’ These two sons of Manu (the Primeval Progenitor),17 men of base actions, on departing (this life) have the same (painful destiny) in the other world.