Acharya Prashant explains that competition is only meaningful if it serves as an inspiration to realize one's own latent potential. If a student loves a subject, seeing another person achieve higher marks can serve as a reminder that such excellence is possible. However, competition driven by comparison, jealousy, or insecurity without an underlying love for the subject is aimless. He emphasizes that love must be the foundation of any pursuit; when love is present, competition becomes a harmless game. He illustrates this with the example of the Gopis, who looked at others only to deepen their own devotion to Shri Krishna.
