Have you ever noticed someone acting differently whenever you do well? Maybe you share some good news and their reaction feels cold. You get praised, and they quickly mention something they have achieved. Sometimes they may even make a small joke that does not feel like a joke at all. It can leave you wondering what changed. The Bhagavad Gita does not give us a simple list of ways to identify an insecure person. But its teachings talk a lot about ego, envy, comparison and the need for outside approval. Seen from that point of view, some everyday behaviours can be easier to understand.
