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Jealousy is comparison. And we have been taught to compare, we have been conditioned to compare, always compare. Somebody else has a better house, somebody else has a more beautiful body, somebody else has more money, somebody else has a more charismatic personality. Compare, go on comparing yourself with everybody else you pass by, and great jealousy will be the outcome; it is the by-product of the conditioning for comparison.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Jealousy stems from constant comparison with others, which society encourages.
In this quote, Rajneesh emphasizes that jealousy arises from our ingrained habit of comparing ourselves to others. He argues that societal conditioning pushes us to measure our worth against that of those around us, leading to feelings of jealousy as we perceive shortcomings in our own lives compared to the perceived successes of others. This relentless comparison promotes discontent and can poison our relationships and self-esteem.
Themes
JealousyComparisonConditioningSocietyDiscontent
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about social media and its impact on mental health, this quote can be shared to highlight how constant comparison can lead to jealousy and unhappiness.
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