Hermitix U.G. Krishnamurti — Anti-Guru, Barking Dog with Louis Brawley
Nov 26, 2025
Louis Brawley, an artist and longtime companion of U.G. Krishnamurti, shares intriguing insights into UG's unconventional life and philosophy. He recounts how he transitioned from Jiddu Krishnamurti’s teachings to UG's radical views. Brawley describes UG's transformative 'calamity' experience and his confrontational method of teaching, aimed at disrupting thought. They delve into UG's unique relationship with material possessions and food, and Brawley reflects on his enduring thoughts of UG posthumously, offering practical wisdom for seekers.
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From J. Krishnamurti To U.G.
- Louis Brawley recounts discovering Jiddu Krishnamurti then later meeting U.G., tracing how books and personal experiences pulled him into that world.
- He describes long personal immersion in spiritual seekers and how that prepared him to recognize UG's uniqueness.
Calamity Reversed Thought's Dominance
- Brawley explains U.G.'s core claim: the calamity ended the quest by removing the central operator of thought.
- That reversal makes thought functional rather than ideational, which U.G. emphasized repeatedly.
No Method, Only Deconstruction
- Brawley argues there is no method to reach what U.G. experienced and genuine teachers only report the state, not a technique.
- U.G.'s interactions aimed to corner people so they could no longer hide in comforting ideas.
