Swami Mukundananda
Why is gossip harmful to families, friendships and my own mind?
Gossip breaks bonds and harms the mind
Gossip creates tension in families and breaks up the best of friendships, and the person talked about is not aware and has no chance to defend themselves. What we hear is diet for the mind, and gossip only reduces our mental health.
The person being gossiped about is not even aware and is not given a chance to defend themselves. Just as we eat food with the mouth, what we hear is diet for the mind.