You likely mean “jealousy.” In Jain Dharma, jealousy (irshya) is a form of inner himsa (violence) that binds mohaniya (deluding) karma and disturbs your equanimity. The traditional way to remove it is to purify bhava (inner attitude). Here is a simple, authentic Jain path:
- Practice the Four Bhavanas daily
- Maitri: cultivate friendship toward all beings.
- Pramod: rejoice in others’ virtues and successes. This directly dissolves jealousy.
- Karuna: feel compassion for those in suffering.
- Madhyasthata: remain neutral toward the stubborn or those you can’t presently help.
- Reflect (Anupreksha) for a few minutes
- Anitya: everything is transient; nothing is worth envy.
- Anyatva/Ekatva: others are distinct; your journey is your own.
- Asrava–Samvara–Nirjara: jealousy opens the inflow of karma; restraint and repentance stop it; austerity/virtue shed it.
- Alochana (honest self-admission): “Today I felt jealousy toward X.”
- Pratikraman (repentance) and Pratyakhyan (vow): “I will avoid comparing myself with others tomorrow.”
- Kshamapana (seeking forgiveness): soften the ego that fuels jealousy.
- Strengthen the Dashalakshana virtues
- Kshama (forgiveness) and Mardava (humility) weaken the pride and insecurity behind jealousy.
- Shaucha (inner purity) and Tyaga/Akinchanya (letting go, non‑possessiveness) reduce the urge to compare.
- Practice Mudita in action
- Offer sincere praise when someone does well.
- If jealousy arises, immediately replace the thought with “Pramod”—mentally bow to that person’s punya and effort.
- Simple daily routine (10–15 minutes)
- 2–3 minutes: calm breathing; recite the Navkar Mantra with focus.
- 5 minutes: Four Bhavanas, emphasizing Pramod.
- 2 minutes: Anitya and Anyatva reflections.
- 3–5 minutes at night: short Pratikraman with alochana and pratyakhyan.
- Lifestyle tips in Jain spirit
- Reduce triggers: less gossip and comparison (especially on social media).
- Seva and Daan: serving others melts self‑centeredness that feeds jealousy.
- Mitahar (moderation) and regular Samayik (even weekly) stabilize the mind.
Essence: Replace comparison with appreciation (Pramod), pride with humility (Mardava), and restlessness with equanimity (Samayik). As these bhavanas deepen, jealousy loses its hold and related karmas subside.
If you wish, you can learn and practice the Four Bhavanas and daily Pratikraman through traditional Jain guidance.