Premanand Maharaj Ji
How can I stop lying out of fear of being scolded?
Face the small scolding, speak the truth
Most of us lie only to escape a little fear, and often where there is nothing to fear at all. If you speak the truth, a scolding may come, but the mistake gets settled.
If we speak the truth, whatever mistake we made will bring a scolding, and the matter will be resolved.