There are many ways to conquer the jealousy or envy that may arise in you:
1. That the person of whom you are jealous or envious has done some good deeds in the past and is now reaping the fruit.
2. See jealousy or envy as an inspiration to gain merit for yourself.
3. Create a sense of belongingness with those of whom you are envious. See them as a part of you.
4. Think of all you have that they do not have and feel grateful.
5. Simply observe the sensations. Join hands and form a team with them.
6. Realise that in the current of moving time, all will perish. Go and ask them, “Are you happy?”
If their answer is “Yes” then they must be in the Art of Living.
And how do you handle jealousy in others?
1. Think of everyone who is jealous of you for what you have and see that what they envy has not brought you joy.
2. Praise them with superlatives.
3. Create a sense of belongingness in them by your kind actions.
4. Know that their feelings are temporary.
5. It is best not to recognize their envy or jealousy at all. If you recognize a feeling as reality, it only makes your ignorance grow.
6. Know that all feelings and emotions are just passing clouds.
7. Do not flaunt your talents to them.
8. Know that they are puppets. They will all perish like apples and tomatoes – just with a longer shelf life.
9. If nothing else works, just go to sleep.
