Dr Kumar Vishwas
Why is truthfulness so important even when no one would find out?
Truth even when unseen
Harishchandra had the chance to stay honest in appearance while only his wife knew of the tax theft, and even she would not have said anything. Yet he put his seal on truth. That is why he is Ram's ancestor and is revered today.
But he put his seal on truth, which is why he is Ram's ancestor and why he is revered today. God sees in the dark. God sees in the light too.