Matsarya is considered a trait like greed. So i wouldn’t label a gentle emotion of disappointment as envy. Disappointment with oneself is a seekers ability to course correct. It is also at times a reminder of being included or excluded. The path of jnana values emotions as a part of human samsaric condition to help mind guide life to better qualities& path for oneself. Every wise person has sung lyrics to point to the need to sail past the troublesome samsaara& be guided to the atmic journey. Samsaara dukha haranam& ‘Nyaayena margena….’ To help mind course correct from toxic traits is a seekers path.
Thank you for this thoughtful and nuanced reflection. I really appreciate the depth you've brought in here. Especially the idea that disappointment in oneself can be a signal for the seeker to course-correct.
In this article, I used the term “envy” to capture a particular texture of emotional discomfort. Not necessarily in its toxic form, but more as a subtle signal pointing toward something deeper, often a longing or disconnection from one’s own path.
I don't completely agree :) but I do see now how what I described could also be seen as disappointment. And I love how you’ve reframed it within the jnana path.
Ultimately, I feel we’re saying something very similar: that emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, are invitations for reflection, and when met with awareness, we become a bit more wise along the way.
Matsarya is considered a trait like greed. So i wouldn’t label a gentle emotion of disappointment as envy. Disappointment with oneself is a seekers ability to course correct. It is also at times a reminder of being included or excluded. The path of jnana values emotions as a part of human samsaric condition to help mind guide life to better qualities& path for oneself. Every wise person has sung lyrics to point to the need to sail past the troublesome samsaara& be guided to the atmic journey. Samsaara dukha haranam& ‘Nyaayena margena….’ To help mind course correct from toxic traits is a seekers path.
Seeking wisely is to move away from toxicity.
Thank you for this thoughtful and nuanced reflection. I really appreciate the depth you've brought in here. Especially the idea that disappointment in oneself can be a signal for the seeker to course-correct.
In this article, I used the term “envy” to capture a particular texture of emotional discomfort. Not necessarily in its toxic form, but more as a subtle signal pointing toward something deeper, often a longing or disconnection from one’s own path.
I don't completely agree :) but I do see now how what I described could also be seen as disappointment. And I love how you’ve reframed it within the jnana path.
Ultimately, I feel we’re saying something very similar: that emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, are invitations for reflection, and when met with awareness, we become a bit more wise along the way.
Thank you for enriching the conversation.
Glad to understand& be understood. It makes for good conversations.
Thankyou for your appreciative reply.