What is the root cause of discontentment? How should we self-evaluate and eradicate this nature? Bhagawan gives us a simple practical tip today.

Only when envy is eradicated from the human heart will man have self-satisfaction. The contented man enjoys peace. How does envy arise? When one compares oneself with those who are better off, or hold higher office, or score higher marks, or are more handsome, and suffers from a consciousness of one’s own inferiority, envy arises. Discontent over what one lacks gives birth to envy. To get rid of this evil quality one must look at those who are worse off than oneself. For instance, when you look at those who got lower marks, you derive comfort that you have done better than others. Likewise, when one views the state of those holding lower jobs, he can feel satisfied with his own position. Thus, if envy has to be got rid of, this sort of comparison with those who are worse off has to be undertaken. In due course, one develops a sense of equal-mindedness both towards those who are better off and those who are worse. Such equal-mindedness is a Divine quality.