In Jain Dharma, jealousy (irshya) is a kashaya (passion) that disturbs samata (equanimity) and attracts demerit-binding karma. The sure cure is to cultivate opposite bhav (attitudes) and regular discipline.

What to practice daily

• Pramod Bhavana (appreciative joy): Deliberately rejoice in others’ virtues and success. This is the direct antidote to jealousy. Even a silent “May their merit grow” turns envy into joy.
• Maitri, Karuna, Madhyasthata: Keep friendship towards the happy, compassion for the suffering, and neutrality towards the hurtful. These four bhavanas (Maitri–Pramod–Karuna–Madhyasthata) steady the mind.
• Samayik (equanimity): Sit 12–24 minutes in silence, recite Navkar Mantra, watch thoughts without reacting. Let jealous thoughts pass without feeding them.
• Pratikraman and Alochana: Each evening recall moments of jealousy, admit them honestly, repent, resolve not to repeat, and mentally seek forgiveness (Micchami Dukkadam).
• Anupreksha (contemplation): Reflect on

- Anitya (impermanence): Positions and possessions change. - Anyatva (otherness): Others’ qualities are theirs; comparison is needless. - Asrava/Samvara: Jealousy opens the inflow of karma; restraint stops it.

• Aparigraha in life: Reduce excess possession and comparison triggers. Simplicity weakens the root of jealousy (greed and pride).

In-the-moment method (when jealousy arises) 1) Pause and take 3 slow breaths; hold gentle kayotsarga (relaxed stillness). 2) Name it softly: “This is irshya.” Naming reduces its grip. 3) Switch to Pramod: Identify one real virtue in that person and mentally praise it. 4) Offer goodwill: “May their merit increase; may I learn those virtues.” 5) Do a small act of seva or give a sincere compliment—action seals the new bhava.

Weekly strengthening

• Do a fuller Pratikraman once a week; list any jealousy incidents, their triggers, and your better response next time.
• Study and reflect on lives of the virtuous (gunaanusandhan). Admiration replaces comparison.

Helpful anchors

• Navkar Mantra before and after Samayik.
• Forgiveness formula: “Khamemi savva jive, savve jiva khamantu me.” It dissolves inner rivalry.
• Keep a “Pramod diary”: Each day write three names and one quality you admire in each.

Signs you’re progressing

• Faster recovery when envy appears.
• Spontaneous appreciation for others.
• More peace in mind (samata) and fewer comparison thoughts.

Notes on traditions

• Both Shvetambar and Digambar traditions teach the same core remedies: the four bhavanas, Samayik, Pratikraman, Anupreksha, and Aparigraha. Names and liturgical details may differ, but the essence is identical.

Follow this consistently. Jealousy weakens; joy in others’ goodness grows; and samata becomes natural.