Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast Krishnamurti on Drugs
Oct 22, 2025
Krishnamurti dives into the allure of drugs, challenging the notion that they can alleviate sorrow or boredom. He explores the historical context of drug use, emphasizing that shortcuts do not lead to true self-understanding. The discussion includes the dangers of dependency on stimulants, which he argues limit personal freedom. Highlighting the impediments drugs pose to genuine inquiry, Krishnamurti advocates for a life enriched by natural practices like attention and virtue, encouraging a beautiful existence unclouded by chemical stimulation.
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Drugs As Conformity And Escape
- Krishnamurti argues people take drugs to conform or to seek wider experiences as escape from boredom.
- He insists drugs don't remove sorrow or end boredom; they only dull the brain while problems remain.
Historical Examples Of Drug Use
- Krishnamurti recounts historical and contemporary drug use, from Indian soma to modern LSD experiments and reported visions.
- He relays testimonies where users return frightened and petty, showing the experience didn't resolve their condition.
Drugs Don't Reveal Total Consciousness
- Krishnamurti questions whether drugs can expose the full unconscious content of consciousness instantly.
- He points out drugs chemically alter the brain and typically produce temporary states, not total understanding.