Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast Interview by Eric Robson
Mar 11, 2020
In this engaging conversation, J. Krishnamurti, a renowned spiritual teacher and philosopher, challenges listeners to question their beliefs and embrace personal transformation. He discusses the pitfalls of organized religion and the importance of individual truth. Krishnamurti reflects on fame versus solitude, emphasizing the journey towards spiritual clarity. He explores the complexities of freedom in a conditioned society, advocating for self-discovery as a path to meaningful change. His insights offer a thought-provoking perspective on achieving true fulfillment amid a chaotic world.
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From Chosen Child To Renunciation
- Krishnamurti recounted being discovered at 14 and later having a life-changing revelation in California while watching a roadmender.
- He described returning gifts and rejecting the role his sponsors had shaped for him to avoid organized authority.
Freedom Requires Inner Cleansing
- Krishnamurti argued organized religion and fixed patterns shape people into moulds that deny freedom.
- He asserted true freedom requires inward cleansing and detachment from personal progress and worldly accumulation.
Begin With Self-Knowledge
- Know yourself through examining relationships and watching your reactions like a mirror.
- Begin with self-knowledge rather than following philosophers or blind ideals.