Dear Gurudev, how do I help my mother stop talking ill of her sister? My mother is 76 years old and her sister is 74.
Don’t try to do that. Let her talk and empty it all out. If you want to play some games, write a nice card and say, "Your sister has sent you this!" Anyway, they both may not be able to read it properly so you say, "I will read it for you. She said that she loves you so dearly". Send a card from both sides to each other and see if you can make an impact.
You know, when someone is in such a negative mood, they will say, "See, she is taunting me". At that time, it all appears like taunting and teasing. If you are in a negative mood, even if someone sends a rose, you will see it as taunting. And if someone is determined to be in a negative space, God only can help them. But nevertheless you keep trying. The God inside you can make an effort.