Slander should never be circulated. If spoken, it should never be heard. When any slanderous conversation goes on, one should close one's ears or leave the place immediately.
न वाच्यः परिवादोऽयं न श्रोतव्यः कथञ्चन। कर्णावथ पिधातव्यौ प्रस्थेयं चान्यतो भवेत्॥