Grandfather: We will learn ‘Do not compare yourself with others’ in our next lesson. Are you guys interested in learning?”

Naveen, Megna, Meena: “Yes Grandpa! We are interested”

Grandfather: “Sita is beautiful but I am not beautiful ; Dinesh reads well but I cannot read; Sita has a lot of toys, which I do not have. We start to feel for what we do not have because we worry about comparing ourselves with others. We never realize the value of what we have. Depression, inferiority complex, stubbornness, anger, hatred, and jealousy are just some of the negative effects because of this.”

Naveen: “If we have a special talent, we should not tease others who don’t have it, right?”

Meena: “Of course Naveen. Wouldn’t  that offend them, Grandpa?”

Grandfather: “Yes, you are right! We should not compare ourselves with the lives of others. Do not be jealous of them. At the same time, if we have extra or special talents, we should not boast about it and hurt others.”

Megna: “We should live happily with what we have. No need to compare anyone with anyone because everyone has flaws, not just strengths. Am I right, Grandpa?”

Grandfather: “Very well Megna! Also, if you have a habit of comparing yourself with others, you will not uncover the talents that you have within you. You will definitely live happily if you give up the bad habit of comparing yourself with others.”

Naveen, Megna, Meena: “Okay Grandpa!”