J. Krishnamurti’s The Awakening of Intelligence represents a profound exploration of the nature of thought, meditation, and the human mind’s relationship with reality

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J. Krishnamurti’s The Awakening of Intelligence represents a profound exploration of the nature of thought, meditation, and the human mind’s relationship with reality. The book, structured through dialogues, reflects Krishnamurti's deep engagement with thinkers from various traditions, across different continents, emphasizing the universality of human dilemmas and the search for meaning.

The statement “Printed words have no life, but you can give life to the printed word if you are serious” reveals Krishnamurti’s belief that the essence of any written philosophy or teaching lies not in the words themselves but in the transformative impact they have on the reader. His teachings often focus on self-inquiry and the awakening of intelligence—an intelligence that transcends mere intellectualism and touches the core of being.

The Awakening of Intelligence is more than just a text; it is a guide for inner inquiry. Krishnamurti discusses themes like meditation, truth, education, and the limitations of knowledge, urging the reader to look beyond accumulated conditioning. His discussions with intellectuals from the West and East, on meditation and Vedanta, highlight the meeting point between traditional wisdom and the urgent need for a fresh, unconditioned approach to life’s questions.

Krishnamurti, born in India, traveled extensively, speaking not as a guru but as a fellow human being interested in the root of human suffering and confusion. His dialogues, as captured in this book, challenge established beliefs and question the systems we adhere to, offering a path not towards dogma but towards a personal, self-directed awakening.

The true “life” that he refers to in the quote stems from a sincere approach to self-exploration, where printed words become a living guide through genuine introspection. Krishnamurti’s aim is not to hand over ready-made answers, but to provoke the individual into realizing the deeper nature of consciousness, which can only be experienced firsthand. The journey through the pages of The Awakening of Intelligence becomes, for the reader, a journey towards the awakening of their own mind, in all its vast potential.

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Venkataramanan Ramasethu

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