Lifestyle July 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM

The 8 mental poisons that may silently steal your peace

Hindustan Times Lifestyle

Many spiritual teachings, including those inspired by Buddhist philosophy, suggest that certain mental habits can quietly take away your happiness.

Here are five affirmations that can help create a calmer inner dialogue when negative thoughts begin to take over.

While some of these traditions may sound unusual today, many people still follow them out of habit

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