'Toxic' Isn't Just About People—Ideas Can Be Toxic Too: Dr. Mukesh Batra's New Book Explores the Layers of the Human Mind
Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh Batra launched his new book, Toxic: Stories, Science and Remedies for a Cleaner Mind, Body and Spirit.
Anil Bedag
Jul 1, 2026 04:01
0
Mumbai (Anil Bedag): When we think of pollution, we usually associate it with air, water, and the environment. But can our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and ego also become toxic and gradually pollute our lives? Addressing this profound and highly relevant question, Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh Batra launched his new book, Toxic: Stories, Science and Remedies for a Cleaner Mind, Body and Spirit. The special event, held in Mumbai, featured an engaging conversation with bestselling author, broadcaster, and former diplomat Amish Tripathi, who joined Dr. Batra in discussing the growing impact of toxicity on mental, emotional, spiritual, and relationship well-being.
Published by Bloomsbury India, the book highlights that it is not only external pollution but also hidden negative thoughts, fear, anxiety, unhealthy relationships, and rigid beliefs that slowly affect a person's health and overall quality of life. According to Dr. Batra, true healing and inner transformation begin with recognizing and addressing these invisible forms of toxicity. Amish Tripathi, drawing from India's rich wisdom traditions, emphasized that external success is meaningful only when accompanied by inner purity, emotional balance, and spiritual well-being.
