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“Any acceptance of authority is the very denial of truth.”

Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti

Book:The only revolution

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The only revolution

This book delves into the profound impact and implications of revolution, examining its historical significance and potential for societal change. more

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Jiddu Krishnamurti

Jiddu Krishnamurti was an Indian philosopher, speaker, and writer who lived from May 12, 1895, to February 17, 1986. He is known for his teachings on the nature of the mind, consciousness, and the path to enlightenment. Krishnamurti emphasized the importance of self-inquiry and the transformation of consciousness, and his work has had a significant impact on individuals from various walks of life. more

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Knows Mind States Beauty

Book:The Collected Works of J. Krishnamurti, (1963-1964): The New Mind

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Energy Nothingness

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“If we want to change existing conditions, we must first transform ourselves, which means that we must become aware of our own actions, thoughts and feelings in everyday life.”

Ifs Want Firsts Mean Feelings Action Change Conditions Everyday Life Changing Everyday Life Thoughts And Feelings

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“To concentrate implies bringing all your energy to focus on a certain point; but thought wanders away... Whereas attention has no control, no concentration. It is complete attention, which means giving all your energy, the energy of the brain, your heart, everything, to attending.”

Giving Heart Mean Certain Energy Attention Brain Focus Wander Concentration Attending

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Source: The Flame of Attention

“What is the difference between attention and inattention? What is attention and what is concentration? ...Attention has no centre.”

Differences Attention Concentration Centre Inattention

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“We are asking a really fundamental question whether thought can ever be creative. If thought is not the ground of creation then what is creation? Is love the only factor that is creative?”

Ifs Creativity Creative Creation Asking Fundamentals Factors Be Creative

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“Look what is happening in the world - we are being conditioned by society, by the culture we live in, and that culture is the product of man. There is nothing holy, or divine, or eternal about culture.”

Men World Looks Culture Divine Products Holy Eternal Happenings

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“The character and history of each child may be a new and poetic experience to the parent, if he will let it.”

Ifs May Children Character Parent Poetic

Book:Woman in the 19th century, and kindred papers relating to the sphere, condition, and duties of woman

Source: Woman in the 19th century, and kindred papers relating to the sphere, condition, and duties of woman

“We demand to be coaxed and comforted, to be encouraged and gratified, so we choose a teacher who will give us what we crave for. We do not search out reality, but go after gratification and sensation.”

Giving Reality Desire Teacher Demand Sensations Crave Gratification Be Encouraged

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Source: Commentaries on Living 2

“Am I caught in a self-centred, narrow little cell which refuses to look beyond? Do I see it when you come along and tell me that my brain is the brain of all mankind?”

Looks Littles Self Brain Destiny Mankind Caught Refuse Cells

Author:Jiddu Krishnamurti