Jiddu Krishnamurti

Jiddu Krishnamurti (12 May 1895 – 17 February 1986) was an Indian speaker and writer on philosophical and spiritual subjects. In his early life he was groomed to be the new World Teacher but later rejected this mantle and disbanded the organisation behind it. His subject matter included psychological revolution, the nature of mind, meditation, inquiry, human relationships, and bringing about radical change in society. He constantly stressed the need for a revolution in the psyche of every human being and emphasized that such revolution cannot be brought about by any external entity, be it religious, political, or social.

“Do you want to know what my secret is? You see, I don’t mind what happens.”  Jiddu Krishnamurti

“To understand the immeasurable, the mind must be extraordinarily quiet, still.” Jiddu Krishnamurti

“Tradition becomes our security, and when the mind is secure it is in decay.” Jiddu Krishnamurti

“It is truth that liberates, not your effort to be free.” Jiddu Krishnamurti

“Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone.” Jiddu Krishnamurti

“The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence.” Jiddu Krishnamurti

“You can only be afraid of what you think you know.” Jiddu Krishnamurti

“If you begin to understand what you are without trying to change it, then what you are undergoes a transformation.” Jiddu Krishnamurti

“It is only when the mind is free from the old that it meets everything anew, and in that there is joy.” Jiddu Krishnamurti