The Philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti Has the Power to Transform Your Mind, But Under One Condition
It’s always necessary to put our understanding to falsification test
J. Krishnamurti’s secretary fled with the foundation’s money. It happened during the last phase of his life. Running on a shoestring budget, he had difficulty organizing his travels and running regular affairs.
He never monetized his teachings. The primary source of revenue for his foundation was the royalties from his books.
As an ardent follower of his philosophy, the question that initially bothered me was why such a longtime and close associate of JK didn’t get a touch of his essence. If he had to steal something, why was it money? He could have, so to say, stolen his enlightenment.
To steal a few thousand dollars is such a wasteful effort in terms of the immense possibilities amidst which he lived.
It had happened regularly with almost all the great spiritual masters. Their closest aides couldn’t comprehend their teaching and deserted them. Jamil, the son-in-law of Mahavira Swami, the founder of Jainism, revolted and ditched him.
The betrayal of Judas is no apocryphal tale. Devadatta, Buddha’s cousin, tried to kill him. Adi Shankara and…
