Only truth prevails at the end. There was once a person named Devdatt and out of anger one day, Gautam Buddha uttered bitter and harsh words to him. These words were heard by a few who were against Buddha at that time. Amongst them was Nigantha. He thought that it was very strange because Buddha did not utter bad words to anyone before. He went and asked Buddha why would he utter such words, but Buddha did not reply to the question. Then Niganta went and asked Prince Abhaya to ask Buddha whether he ever uttered harsh and bitter words in his life. If Buddha says yes to this question, then ask him what is then the difference between him and an ordinary man? And if Buddha says no then tell him that he is lying as he indeed said bitter words to Devdatt. Then, Buddha will be in a great trouble.

Prince Abhay asked Gautam Buddha the same question, and Tathagata replied that there was no categorical "yes" or "no" answer to this question. Buddha said when the words are not true (Satya), not factual (Tathya), not beneficial (Hitkari), unpleasant (Apriya), or disagreeable (Asahmat) then, Tathagata never utters such words.

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