“Discovered” in 1909 at the age of 14 by Charles Webster Leadbeater, Jiddu Krishnamurti was soon adopted into the Theosophical Society and actively groomed as the next “World Teacher” — a Christ-like figure intended to bring about a sort of global enlightenment. Krishnamurti ultimately disowned this concept and left the organization entirely, thereafter claiming no allegiance to any specific nationality, religion or philosophy; becoming a sort of “Inner Peace missionary”, spending the rest of his life traveling the world and speaking to large audiences, small groups and individuals about the need for a revolution in the psyche within.

Imagine that … being offered a real & tangible Messiah-ship — a veritable kingdom of respect & power & fame — and turning it down to humbly share a message of equality & liberation & empowerment instead … How wonderful!

“It is no measure of health to be considered ‘well adjusted’ in a profoundly sick society … Violence is not merely harming another. It is violence when we use a sharp word, when we make a gesture to brush away a person, when we obey another out of fear. As such, violence isn’t merely butchery in the name of God, in the name of society, or in the name of justice. Violence is much more subtle, much deeper, and we must inquire into the very depths thereof in all our dealings with others … We must remember that freedom and Love go together; that Love is not a reaction. If I love you because you love me, that is a mere trade; a thing to be bought in the market. It is not Love. To Love is not to ask anything in return; to not even to feel that you are giving something; to open yourself completely to the other. And it is only such a Love that can know real freedom.” ~ inspired by J. Krishnamurti

 

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