What is the root cause of discontentment? It is envy. This has been the besetting vice of man from the beginning of time. 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 himself with those who are better off, or who hold higher offices, or score higher marks, or are more handsome and then suffers from a consciousness of his own inferiority, envy arises. Discontent over what he lacks gives birth to envy. To get rid of this evil quality one has to look at those who are worse off than oneself. For instance, when one views the state of those holding lower jobs, one can feel satisfied with their own position. Thus, if envy must be got rid of, comparison with those who are worse off must be undertaken. With time 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.
BAGAVAN SRI SRI SRI SATHYA SAI BABA
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