For these reasons one should never conceal a sin. Concealed, it is sure to increase, Having committed a sin, one should confess it before the good. They would then destroy it forthwith.
तस्मात् पापं न गूहेत गूहमानं विवर्धयेत्। कृत्वा तत् साधुष्वाख्येयं ते तत् प्रशमयन्त्युत॥