How do I stop being jealous of other people's success?

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“Fareed, if you see someone else's buttered bread, do not envy him for it. ||29||” (Sheikh Farid, Ang 1379) “Do not be angry with anyone else; look within your own self instead.” (Guru Arjan, Ang 259) “Let your mind be content, and be kind to all beings.” (Guru Arjan, Ang 299) “The Gurmukh eliminates hate and envy.” (Guru Nanak, Ang 942) “The Jewel of the Naam is my treasure.” (Guru Arjan, Ang 1144) Sheikh Farid on Ang 1379 addresses comparison directly: seeing another person's buttered bread, do not let the heart become envious. Guru Arjan on Ang 259 turns attention away from resentment and toward honest self-reflection; on Ang 299, he pairs contentment with kindness toward all, replacing rivalry with goodwill. Guru Nanak in Raag Raamkalee on Ang 942 describes the Gurmukh's path as dissolving hostility and envy. Guru Arjan in Raag Bhairao on Ang 1144 offers a deeper reorientation: the Jewel of Naam is one's treasure, so worth is no longer measured chiefly by another person's outward success. Together, the lines suggest noticing comparison, looking within, cultivating contentment and compassion, and grounding value in spiritual remembrance rather than what others possess.

How do I stop being jealous of other people's success?

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