Guidance for Overcoming Jealousy

Jealousy stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of our 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡. When we identify ourselves primarily with 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, we naturally feel threatened when others seem to have "more" than us. However, spiritual wisdom (given in the Gyan Murlis) teaches us that we are 𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐬—pure, peaceful, and inherently 'valuable' beings whose worth cannot be diminished by what others possess or accomplish. This shift in "perception" is transformative: instead of seeing ourselves as lacking or incomplete, we begin to recognize our inherent 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 and 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. When we truly understand that each soul has unlimited potential and a unique PURPOSE, comparison becomes meaningless because we're not in competition with anyone—we're each on our own distinct spiritual journey.

➤The practice of seeing others as "spiritual beings & siblings" rather than competitors dissolves jealousy at its root. Just as we naturally celebrate a family member's success without feeling diminished by it, when we cultivate the vision of 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝, others' achievements become sources of inspiration rather than threat. This requires developing what spiritual teachers call "pure feelings"—genuinely wishing well for others and finding JOY in their happiness. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 help us purify our thoughts and emotions, replacing negative feelings with 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡. When jealousy does arise, we can use it as a signal to check our ego and reconnect with our spiritual identity.

➤True 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 comes from focusing on our own "spiritual growth" rather than external comparisons. Instead of measuring ourselves against others' material success or social recognition, we can direct our energy toward cultivating inner qualities like 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 & 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞. These spiritual treasures are unlimited—one person's kindness doesn't reduce the kindness available to others. By setting daily intentions to improve ourselves spiritually, practicing 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 for our current blessings, and serving others without expectation, we create a life so "fulfilling" that jealousy naturally fades away.

Remember that everyone faces their own "challenges" and "karmic lessons", often hidden behind apparent success, so what we might envy in others may come with struggles we cannot see or understand.