Interview
Short Questions
1. Who is J. Krishnamurti?
- A great philosopher and spiritual thinker of the 20th century.
2. What was Krishnamurti’s main purpose?
- To free humans from the limitations of the mind.
3. Where was this interview conducted?
- At Rishi Valley schools with students.
4. What does Krishnamurti say about changing others?
- Focus on changing yourself, not others.
5. What happens if you don’t change yourself?
- You may become callous, indifferent, or cruel.
6. What does Krishnamurti mean by “ordinary”?
- Being like others with worries, violence, and no joy.
7. How can you avoid being ordinary?
- Don’t be ordinary; leave it instantly.
8. What is the first step to learn meditation?
- Watch your thoughts without correcting them.
9. What should you do when you sit for meditation?
- Sit still, close your eyes, and keep eyeballs steady.
10. Why does Krishnamurti say “don’t ask how”?
- Asking “how” stops you from acting instantly.
11. What is greed according to Krishnamurti?
- Wanting to be non-greedy is also a form of greed.
12. What does Krishnamurti say about freedom from greed?
- Understand greed to be free from it.
13. What is the difference between learning and unlearning in meditation?
- Those who know must unlearn; beginners can learn fresh.
14. What does Krishnamurti compare watching thoughts to?
- Watching a lizard’s movements on a wall.
15. What is the result of watching thoughts in meditation?
- You begin to learn endlessly.
Long Questions
1. What does Krishnamurti say about changing the world by changing oneself?
- He says if you change yourself, you won’t become cruel or indifferent. This helps build a better society.
2. How does Krishnamurti explain the problem of trying to become non-greedy?
- Trying to become non-greedy is still greed. Instead, understand greed to be free from it.
3. What does Krishnamurti mean by living an “ordinary” life?
- An ordinary life is full of routine, boredom, and no curiosity. It’s like being mechanical and conforming.
4. Why does Krishnamurti discourage asking “how” to avoid being ordinary?
- Asking “how” delays action. He says to see the problem and leave it instantly, like running from a snake.
5. How does Krishnamurti suggest students begin learning meditation?
- Sit still, watch thoughts without correcting them. Observe them like watching a lizard’s movements.
6. What is Krishnamurti’s view on education as shown in the interview?
- Education should transform the human mind. It helps students understand themselves and the world.
7. Why does Krishnamurti emphasize watching thoughts during meditation?
- Watching thoughts helps you learn how your mind works. This is the start of endless learning.
8. How does Krishnamurti explain the difference between conforming to an ideal and true change?
- Conforming to an ideal, like non-greed, is not real change. True change comes from understanding your feelings, like greed.
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