Guest guest Posted September 16, 2002 Report Share Posted September 16, 2002 HOW TO CONQUER JEALOUSY Baba to N. G. Chandorkar: Among the six Viharas; Jealousy is the easiest to conquer. In this Vihara, there is no question of (actual) gain or loss, to ourselves, Jealousy (Matsara) is the inability to endure another's profit and prosperity. If another gets fortune or power, we cannot put up with it, we scandalise him? When he meets with loss, we rejoice. But is it good? When that man attains prosperity , what loss have we really suffered? But people do not consider this point of view. If he attains good let us rejoice (with him) (or let us consider ourselves also as lucky or benefited); or let us attain or strive to attain equal good. That should be our desire and determination. What has he taken away of ours? Nothing. He received the prosperity that is the result of his Karma. How then should we feel aggrieved at it? So, Nana, conquer jealousy first. (Courtesy: H H Pujyasri B V Narasimha Swamiji) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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