Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast

Krishnamurti on Liberation

Aug 21, 2024

Krishnamurti, a philosopher and writer renowned for his insights on freedom and self-awareness, dives into the concept of liberation. He emphasizes that liberation isn't elitist; it's an accessible journey for all. The discussion explores how collective experiences of humanity shape liberation and the transformative power of consciousness in overcoming violence. Krishnamurti advocates for self-inquiry to confront fears and achieve inner freedom, urging listeners to understand their true selves beyond societal conditioning.

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Liberation is a collective experience accessible to all, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human consciousness and shared emotional journeys.

Achieving genuine freedom from societal constraints and psychological fear is essential for understanding reality and realizing one's potential.

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Liberation as Collective Insight

Liberation is understood as a collective experience rather than an exclusive achievement of a few extraordinary individuals. The idea that human consciousness is interconnected emphasizes that everyone's pain, fear, and joy are shared experiences that contribute to a collective consciousness. When one person realizes insight or enlightenment, it has the potential to affect the entirety of human consciousness, similar to how learned behaviors can be observed among animals in a shared environment. Therefore, by achieving personal liberation, one contributes to a broader transformation for all of humanity.

Intro

3min

Exploring the Collective Nature of Liberation

6min

Transforming Violence Through Consciousness

7min

The Path to Understanding Truth

2min

Exploring True Freedom

21min

Confronting Fear and Finding Freedom

25min

The Path to Liberation Through Self-Enquiry

2min

‘Liberation is not a form of snobbishness; it is there for anyone who will inquire into it. It is there with an ever-widening, deepening beauty and strength when there is self-knowing.’

This week’s episode on Liberation has four sections.

The first extract (2:40) is from the second question and answer meeting at Brockwood Park in 1981, and is titled: Is Liberation Only for the Few?

The second extract (15:54) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Madras 1964, and is titled: Liberation Is Not an Abstract Idea.

The third extract (29:07) is from the second talk in London 1969, and is titled: Liberation from Fear.

The final extract in this episode (1:33:33) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Paris 1961, and is titled: Can Liberation Be Realised by Everyone?

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully chosen extracts from the archives. The aim is to represent different aspects of Krishnamurti’s radical approach to many of the issues and questions we all face in our lives.

This is the final episode of Season 5, and the theme is Liberation. Upcoming themes in Season 6 include Communication, Thinking and Awakening.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in Hampshire, UK. Brockwood is also home to Brockwood Park School, a unique international boarding school offering a personalised holistic education. It is deeply inspired by Krishnamurti’s teaching, which encourages academic excellence, self-understanding, creativity and integrity. Please visit brockwood.org.uk for more information.

You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust.

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