Avoiding gossip is not only about controlling speech — it begins with changing the way we see other people. In this powerful lesson, lashon hara is compared to an illness whose symptoms can be treated externally, while the true cure lies much deeper. By learning to judge others favorably, a person can uproot negativity at its source, transform relationships, and bring more peace, compassion, and unity into the world.

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