Jiddu Krishnamurti Quotes


Truth is not something static; it has no fixed abode; it is not an end, a goal. On the contrary, it is living, dynamic, alert, alive. How can it be an end? If truth is a fixed point, it is no longer truth; it is then a mere opinion.


Context

His most influential teacher was the English philosopher and feminist, Annie Besant, 1847-1933. See her quotations for some parallel ideas.


Citations

Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1895–1986, Indian Philosopher, Theologian, and Orator, The Collected Works Series Vol. VI, p. 5

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Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti
  • Born: May 11, 1895
  • Died: February 17, 1986
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Philosopher, Author, Public Speaker

Jiddu Krishnamurti was a philosopher, speaker and writer. In his early life, he was groomed to be the new World Teacher, but later rejected this mantle and withdrew from the Theosophy organization behind it. His interests included psychological revolution, the nature of mind, meditation, inquiry, human relationships, and bringing about radical change in society. He stressed the need for a revolution in the psyche of every human being and emphasised that such revolution cannot be brought about by any external entity, be it religious, political, or social.