In Jain view, there is such a thing as envy, but the “nazar / evil eye spoiling your opportunity” part is a folk idea, not a core Jain doctrine.

Let’s separate the two:

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1. Envy in Jainism (Irshyā)

In Jain Dharma, jealousy / envy = irshyā, and it is treated as a kashaya (passion) – a mental impurity that:

• disturbs our inner peace (samata),
• attracts paap (demerit‑binding) karma to the person who is envious,
• blocks their own spiritual progress.

So if someone is envious of your success or opportunity:

• Their envy harms their own soul first (by binding bad karma).
• It does not automatically cancel your punya or block your opportunity.

You can read a simple explanation of jealousy and how to overcome it here

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2. “Nazar” (evil eye) and your opportunities

The common idea is:

> “If someone looks at my good life with envy, their nazar will spoil it, and I won’t get the experience or opportunity.”

From a Jain perspective:

1. Karma depends on your own thoughts, speech, and actions.

- Your opportunities come or go mainly because of your own past karmas and your present conduct. - Another person’s jealousy cannot directly erase your punya.

1. What can affect you indirectly?

- If someone is jealous, they might: - speak badly about you, - try to block you in a practical way, - create a negative environment. - These are normal worldly causes and effects, not some invisible “eye power”. - Even then, how you respond (calmly or with anger, fear, etc.) is what binds karma to you.

1. Fear of nazar itself can create problems.

- Constant worry – “What if someone puts nazar?” – creates anxiety, suspicion, and sometimes wrong decisions. - That restless, fearful state is your own kashaya, and that binds karma.

So, in Jain dharma terms:

• Their envy = their paap.
• Your fear, anger, or insecurity about it = your paap.

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3. Where does the “nazar” concept come from?

“Nazar”, “bad eye”, “evil eye”:

• is a cultural / folk belief seen in many Indian (and non‑Indian) traditions,
• is not a central concept in Jain Agams or tattva‑shastra.
• Many Jains follow some “nazar utaarna” customs at home simply as family or cultural tradition, not as a strict Jain philosophical teaching.

Jain teachers consistently emphasize instead:

• Karma theory – focus on purifying your bhav (inner state).
• Samyaktva (right vision), Samayik, Pratikraman, and
• Positive bhavanas like Maitri (friendliness) and Pramod (joy in others’ success).

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4. What to do practically (Jain way)

If you feel others are envious of your experiences or opportunities:

1. Protect your own bhav:

- Do Samayik or a few minutes of silent Navkar mantra. - Remind yourself: “My joy and progress depend mainly on my own karma and effort, not on someone’s gaze.”

1. Cultivate Pramod Bhavana:

- When you see others’ good fortune, practice: “May their merit increase; may their happiness grow.” - This directly dissolves envy in you and builds strong punya.

1. Do Pratikraman for your reactions:

- If you became scared, angry, or bitter thinking “they’re jealous of me,” - Gently admit it, repent internally, and resolve to stay balanced next time.

1. Be sensible in the worldly sense:

- Don’t flash everything in front of people who are clearly toxic. - Stay humble and grounded. - But mentally, don’t live in fear of anyone’s “eye”.

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In one line

Envy (irshyā) is very real as a kashaya, but the idea that someone’s envy by itself, as “nazar”, can snatch away your opportunity is not a core Jain teaching. Jain dharma says: focus on purifying your own mind, karma, and conduct – that is what truly protects and uplifts you.