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Jiddu Krishnamurti was a renowned Indian philosopher, speaker, and writer who was born on May 12, 1895, in Madanapalle, India. He was the eighth child of a Brahmin family and was raised in a religious and spiritual environment. At the age of 13, he was discovered by the Theosophical Society, which believed that he was the reincarnation of the World Teacher, a messianic figure who would bring enlightenment to humanity. Krishnamurti was groomed by the Theosophical Society to become the World Teacher, and he traveled extensively around the world, giving talks and lectures on spirituality and philosophy. However, in 1929, he dissolved the organization that had been created around him, renouncing his role as the World Teacher and declaring that he was not a guru or a spiritual leader. Krishnamurti spent the rest of his life traveling and speaking, promoting the idea of self-awareness and the importance of individual freedom. He wrote numerous books on spirituality, philosophy, and psychology, including "The First and Last Freedom," "The Awakening of Intelligence," and "Freedom from the Known." Krishnamurti's philosophy emphasized the importance of questioning authority and tradition, and he encouraged people to think for themselves and to seek their own truth. He believed that true freedom could only be achieved through self-awareness and the dissolution of the ego. Krishnamurti passed away on February 17, 1986, in Ojai, California, leaving behind a legacy of philosophical and spiritual teachings that continue to inspire and challenge people around the world. |
