Premanand Maharaj Ji

I made a mistake and could hide it with a lie. What should I do instead?

Confess instead of hiding

Lying is called a sin, so avoid it. If you have erred, admit it and ask for the punishment; the sin is then destroyed at once and you are reformed.

We should tell them, 'Please punish me, I made a mistake.' That sin will be destroyed at once and we will be reformed.